(+-)-Homocysteine
TL;DR: (+-)-Homocysteine (CAS 454-29-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H9NO2S and molecular weight 135.0354 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-4-sulfanylbutanoic acid
Also Known As: DL-Homocysteine, homocysteine, L-Homocysteine, D,L-Homocysteine, 2-Amino-4-mercaptobutanoic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 135.0354 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 64.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 135.0354 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 86.0 |
| SMILES | C(CS)C(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | FFFHZYDWPBMWHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-Homocysteine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Homocysteine (CAS 454-29-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
(+-)-Homocysteine (CAS 454-29-5) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C4H9NO2S and a molecular weight of 135.04 g/mol. It is also known as DL-Homocysteine and homocysteine.
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Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-Homocysteine
Property Insights of (+-)-Homocysteine
The XLogP value of -3.4 indicates that (+-)-Homocysteine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 64.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-Homocysteine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-Homocysteine has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-Homocysteine?
The CAS number of (+-)-Homocysteine is 454-29-5.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-Homocysteine?
The molecular formula of (+-)-Homocysteine is C4H9NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-Homocysteine?
The molecular weight of (+-)-Homocysteine is 135.0354 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-Homocysteine?
(+-)-Homocysteine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Homocysteine (CAS 454-29-5) with custom synthesis...
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-Homocysteine?
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