DL-Homocystine Cas:870-93-9
| Catalog Number | XD91280 |
| Product Name | DL-Homocystine |
| CAS | 870-93-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16N2O4S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.35 |
| Storage Details | Ambient |
| Harmonized Tariff Code | 2930909090 |
Product Specification
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay | 99% min |
DL-Homocysteine is a non-proteinogenic α-amino acid. It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine, differing by an additional methylene bridge (-CH2-).
It is biosynthesized from methionine by the removal of its terminal Cε methyl group. Homocysteine can be recycled into methionine or converted into cysteine with the aid of certain B-vitamins.
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