Homocystine
TL;DR: Homocystine (CAS 462-10-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H16N2O4S2 and molecular weight 268.05515 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-4-[(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)disulfanyl]butanoic acid
Also Known As: DL-Homocystine, L-Homocystine, HOMOCYSTINE, D-Homocystine, 4,4'-disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid)
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H16N2O4S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.05515 g/mol |
| XLogP | -5.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 177.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 8 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 9 |
| Exact Mass | 268.05515 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 16 |
| Complexity | 216.0 |
| Melting Point | 263 - 265 °C |
| SMILES | C(CSSCCC(C(=O)O)N)C(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | ZTVZLYBCZNMWCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Homocystine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Homocystine (CAS 462-10-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Homocystine (CAS 462-10-2) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C8H16N2O4S2 and a molecular weight of 268.06 g/mol. It is also known as DL-Homocystine and L-Homocystine.
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Chemical Property Profile of Homocystine
Property Insights of Homocystine
The XLogP value of -5.6 indicates that Homocystine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 177.0 Ų indicates high polarity, suggesting Homocystine may have limited membrane permeability but good aqueous solubility. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Homocystine has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 8 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Homocystine?
The CAS number of Homocystine is 462-10-2.
What is the molecular formula of Homocystine?
The molecular formula of Homocystine is C8H16N2O4S2.
What is the molecular weight of Homocystine?
The molecular weight of Homocystine is 268.05515 g/mol.
What are the applications of Homocystine?
Homocystine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Homocystine (CAS 462-10-2) with custom...
Where can I buy Homocystine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Homocystine?
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