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DL-Homocysteine

Synonym(s):2-Amino-4-mercaptobutyric acid

  • CAS NO.:454-29-5
  • Empirical Formula: C4H9NO2S
  • Molecular Weight: 135.18
  • MDL number: MFCD00004898
  • EINECS: 207-222-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-20 11:41:24
DL-Homocysteine Structural

What is DL-Homocysteine?

Chemical properties

white powder

The Uses of DL-Homocysteine

DL-Homocysteine has been used to induce hyperhomocysteinemia in Sprague–Dawley rats. It has also been used to study the effects of hyperhomocysteinemia on atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.

What are the applications of Application

DL-Homocysteine is a potential marker for tumor cell growth

Definition

ChEBI: A sulfur-containing amino acid consisting of a glycine core with a 2-mercaptoethyl side-chain.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Homocysteine is a sulfhydryl-containing amino acid, synthesized from methionine. It is a non-essential, non-proteinogenic amino acid. It is an important determinant of the methylation cycle and is present in the plasma in four forms. An abnormally high level of homocysteine leads to hyperhomocysteinemia and also promotes atherosclerosis.

Purification Methods

Purify it as for the L-isomer. [Allen & Steinmann J Am Chem Soc 74 3932 1952, and references for the L-isomer above, Beilstein 4 IV 3189.]

Properties of DL-Homocysteine

Melting point: 232-233 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 299.7±35.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.149 (estimate)
refractive index  1.5480 (estimate)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  H2O: soluble
form  solid
pka 2.22, 8.87, 10.86(at 25℃)
color  White to Off-White
optical activity [α]/D 0±1°, c = 1 in H2O
Merck  14,4734
BRN  1721683
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 454-29-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for DL-Homocysteine

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
ghs
Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for DL-Homocysteine

InChIKey FFFHZYDWPBMWHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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