DL-Homocystine
Agent Name
DL-Homocystine
CAS Number
870-93-9
Formula
C8-H16-N2-O4-S2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
DL-4,4'-Dithiobis(2-aminobutyric acid); Oxidized DL-Homocysteine; Butanoic acid, 4,4'-dithiobis(2-amino-, (2R,2'R)-rel-; Butanoic acid, 4,4'-dithiobis(2-amino-, (R*,R*)-(+-)- (9CI); Butyric acid, 4,4'-dithiobis(2-amino-, DL- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] meso-4,4′-Dithio-bis(2-aminobutanoic acid); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Dimeric form of the amino acid homocysteine; Used as a biomarker for inherited cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency; [Merck Index]
Comments
Not considered hazardous by GHS classification; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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