DL-Ethionine
TL;DR: DL-Ethionine (CAS 67-21-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H13NO2S and molecular weight 163.0667 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-4-ethylsulfanylbutanoic acid
Also Known As: DL-ETHIONINE, Ethionine, L-Ethionine, S-ethylhomocysteine, D-Ethionine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 163.0667 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 88.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 163.0667 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 108.0 |
| Melting Point | 516 to 523 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCSCCC(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | GGLZPLKKBSSKCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: DL-Ethionine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies DL-Ethionine (CAS 67-21-0) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
DL-Ethionine is a biotechnology compound identified by CAS number 67-21-0 and the molecular formula C6H13NO2S and a molecular weight of 163.07 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: 1 to 5 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as DL-ETHIONINE and Ethionine.
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Chemical Property Profile of DL-Ethionine
Property Insights of DL-Ethionine
The XLogP value of -1.5 indicates that DL-Ethionine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 88.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for DL-Ethionine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, DL-Ethionine has 2 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 DL-Ethionine?
The CAS number of DL-Ethionine is 67-21-0.
What is the molecular formula of DL-Ethionine?
The molecular formula of DL-Ethionine is C6H13NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of DL-Ethionine?
The molecular weight of DL-Ethionine is 163.0667 g/mol.
What are the applications of DL-Ethionine?
DL-Ethionine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies DL-Ethionine (CAS 67-21-0) with custom synthesis available from...
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