L-Homocystine

SKU: orb1302488

Description

Homocysteine, whose oxidized dimer is homocystine, is a sulfur-containing amino acid linked to neurological and developmental disorders when metabolically dysregulated. It serves as a key research target in studying schizophrenia, neural tube defects, and homocystinuria, with applications in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo metabolic pathway research.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 626-72-2
• MW: 268.35
• Purity: 99.79%
• Formula: C₈H₁₆N₂O₄S₂
• SMILES: [H][C@](N)(CCSSCC[C@]([H])(N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:Insoluble;H2O:Insoluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite, LHomocystine, L-Homocystine, L Homocystine, Inhibitor, inhibit

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

439579