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L-HOMOCYSTINE

Catalog No. H591360 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 626-72-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-4-{[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl]disulfanyl}butanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(2S)-2-amino-4-{[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl]disulfanyl}butanoic acid
Synonyms
L-4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutyric Acid]
(2S,2'S)-4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutanoic Acid]
[S-(R*,R*)]-4,4'-Dithiobis[2-aminobutanoic Acid]

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 626-72-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 252-257°C (dec.)
Solubility Aqueous Acid
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DETAILS

Description (English)
Increased levels lead to hyperhomocysteinemia; a cardiovascular risk factor in prediction of coronary heart disease as well as being associated with congenital birth defects, pregnancy complications and cancer.

REFERENCES

  • Geisel, J. et al.: Clin. Chem. Lab. Med., 41, 1513 (2003)
  • Geisel, J. et al.: Clin. Chem. Lab. Med., 41, 1513 (2003)