H4628

Sigma

 

DL-Homocysteine

≥95% (titration)

Synonym:2-Amino-4-mercaptobutyric acid
CAS Number:454-29-5
Linear Formula:HSCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH
Molecular Weight:135.18
Beilstein Registry Number:1721683
EC Number:207-222-9
MDL number:MFCD00004898
PubChem Substance ID:24895646

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Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsIncreased plasma homocysteine is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and carcinogenesis; may be a marker for tumor cell growth.
Packaging10 mg in autosmp vl

Properties

assay≥95% (titration)
mp232-233 °C(lit.)
storage temp.−20°C

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
WGK Germany3
RTECSMT0175000
Flash Point(F)>235.4 °F
Flash Point(C)>113 °C

References

referenceWu, L.L., and Wu, J.T., Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for cancer and a new potential tumor marker. Clin. Chim. Acta 322, 21-28, (2002)
BeilsteinBeil. 4,IV,3189
 FT-IR 1 (1), 594:A / FT-IR 2 (1), 939:C / FT-NMR 1 (1), 892:C / IR-Spectra (3), 353:F / NMR-Reference 2 (1), 500:C / RegBook 1 (1), 673:G / Sigma FT-IR 1 (1), 184:D / Structure Index 1, 101:A:6