4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]

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4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid] Structure
4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid] structure
Common Name 4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]
CAS Number 462-10-2 Molecular Weight 268.354
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 507.6±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H16N2O4S2 Melting Point 281-284ºC (dec.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 260.8±30.1 °C

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name homocystine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 507.6±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 281-284ºC (dec.)
Molecular Formula C8H16N2O4S2
Molecular Weight 268.354
Flash Point 260.8±30.1 °C
Exact Mass 268.055145
PSA 177.24000
LogP 1.03
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.619
InChIKey ZTVZLYBCZNMWCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NC(CCSSCCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  0

DownStream  7

 4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]Bioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Detoxification of acetaldehyde in aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor disuifiram/ethanol...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL3279854
Name: Inhibition of human BHMT at 20 uM
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 1
External Id: CHEMBL865951
Name: Inhibition of human BHMT at 1 uM
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 1
External Id: CHEMBL865952
Name: HIV Cellular Data
Source: NIAID
Target: N/A
External Id: HIV Cellular Data
Name: Inhibition of human BHMT
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 1
External Id: CHEMBL865953
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

L-4,4'-dithio-bis(2-aminobutanoic acid)
L-Homocystine
4,4'-dithiobis[2-amino-Butanoic acid]
4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid)
4,4-Dithiobis[2-Aminobutyric] Acid
4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutansäure)
4,4'-dithiobis[2-aminobutyric] acid
4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutanoic Acid]
4,4-Dithiobis[2-Amino-Butanoic Acid]
4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]
L-4,4'-Dithiobis(2-aminobutyric acid)
homocystine
DL-Homocystine

 4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid] | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular weight of homocystine?
A: Molecular weight of homocystine is 268.354.
Q: What is the CAS number of homocystine?
A: CAS number of homocystine is 462-10-2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of homocystine?
A: InChIKey of homocystine is ZTVZLYBCZNMWCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of homocystine?
A: SMILES notation of homocystine is NC(CCSSCCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O.
Q: What is the LogP of homocystine?
A: LogP of homocystine is 1.03.
Q: What are the downstream products of homocystine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of homocystine: 1017-76-1;10593-85-8;454-29-5;504-33-6;123-41-1;62-49-7;60175-95-3.
Q: What is the English name of homocystine?
A: The English name of homocystine is homocystine.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of homocystine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of homocystine is 177.24000.
Q: What is the safety information for homocystine?
A: Safety information for homocystine: S22-S24/25.
Q: What is the boiling point of homocystine?
A: Boiling point of homocystine is 507.6±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

 4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]factory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

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