44925
DL-Homocysteine
analytical standard
Synonym(s):
2-Amino-4-mercaptobutyric acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
135.18
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
207-222-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721683
MDL number:
grade
analytical standard
Quality Segment
assay
≥95% (T)
optical activity
[α]/D 0±1°, c = 1 in H2O
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
analyte chemical class(es)
amino acids, peptides, proteins
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
color
white to off-white
mp
232-233 °C (lit.)
application(s)
food and beverages
format
neat
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
NC(CCS)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H9NO2S/c5-3(1-2-8)4(6)7/h3,8H,1-2,5H2,(H,6,7)
InChI key
FFFHZYDWPBMWHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
DL-Homocysteine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of homocysteine in biological samples using different chromatography techniques.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Increased plasma homocysteine is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and carcinogenesis; may be a marker for tumor cell growth.
Analysis Note
identification (LS-MS): identity conforms
Disclaimer
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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