Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)

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Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl) Structure
Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl) structure
Common Name Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)
CAS Number 535-34-2 Molecular Weight 222.26200
Density 1.43 g/cm3 Boiling Point 481ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H14N2O4S Melting Point 281ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 244.7ºC

 Use of Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)


DL-Cystathionine is a mixture of 4 isomers of cystathionine and allocystathionine, also is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of amino acid cysteine [1].

 Names

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

Name cystathionine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl) Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description DL-Cystathionine is a mixture of 4 isomers of cystathionine and allocystathionine, also is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of amino acid cysteine [1].
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References

[1]. P W Wong, et al. Tissue cystathionine in mice treated with cysteine and homoserine. Pediatr Res. 1972 Mar;6(3):172-81.

 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 1.43 g/cm3
Boiling Point 481ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 281ºC
Molecular Formula C7H14N2O4S
Molecular Weight 222.26200
Flash Point 244.7ºC
Exact Mass 222.06700
PSA 151.94000
LogP 0.33410
Index of Refraction 1.592
InChIKey ILRYLPWNYFXEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NC(CCSCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

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

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 2930909090

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2930909090
Summary 2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles21

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This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Development of High-purity Certified Reference Materials for 17 Proteinogenic Amino Acids by Traceable Titration Methods.

Anal. Sci. 31 , 805-14, (2015)

To ensure the reliability of amino acid analyses, the National Metrology Institute of Japan of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (NMIJ/AIST) has developed high-purit...

Sulfur amino acid metabolism in Zucker diabetic fatty rats.

Biochem. Pharmacol. 96 , 256-66, (2015)

The present study was aimed to investigate the metabolomics of sulfur amino acids in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats, an obese type 2 diabetic animal model. Plasma levels of total cysteine, homocyste...

Metabolite profile analysis reveals association of vitamin B-6 with metabolites related to one-carbon metabolism and tryptophan catabolism but not with biomarkers of inflammation in oral contraceptive users and reveals the effects of oral contraceptives on these processes.

J. Nutr. 145(1) , 87-95, (2015)

The use of oral contraceptives (OCs) has been associated with low plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP). The functional consequences are unclear.To determine whether functional vitamin B-6 insufficiency...

 Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)Bioassay

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

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: 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.

Cystathionine
S-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)homocysteine
CYSTATHIONINE
D,L-Cystathionine

 Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl) | FAQ

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

Q: What is the boiling point of cystathionine?
A: Boiling point of cystathionine is 481ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of cystathionine?
A: SMILES notation of cystathionine is NC(CCSCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O.
Q: What is the LogP of cystathionine?
A: LogP of cystathionine is 0.33410.
Q: What is the CAS number of cystathionine?
A: CAS number of cystathionine is 535-34-2.
Q: What are the storage conditions for cystathionine?
A: Storage conditions for cystathionine: 2-8°C.
Q: What are the uses of cystathionine?
A: Main uses of cystathionine: DL-Cystathionine is a mixture of 4 isomers of cystathionine and allocystathionine, also is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of amino acid cysteine [1].
Q: What is the molecular formula of cystathionine?
A: Molecular formula of cystathionine is C7H14N2O4S.
Q: What is the melting point of cystathionine?
A: Melting point of cystathionine is 281ºC.
Q: What is the English name of cystathionine?
A: The English name of cystathionine is cystathionine.
Q: What is the InChIKey of cystathionine?
A: InChIKey of cystathionine is ILRYLPWNYFXEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

 Homocysteine,S-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)factory

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

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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