CAS 10593-85-8

HOMOCYSTEINE THIOLACTONE

Description:

Homocysteine thiolactone is a cyclic thioester derived from homocysteine, an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids. This compound is characterized by its thiolactone structure, which features a sulfur atom in a cyclic arrangement, contributing to its reactivity. Homocysteine thiolactone is known to participate in various biochemical processes, including protein modification and the formation of disulfide bonds. It is particularly significant in the context of cardiovascular health, as elevated levels of homocysteine and its derivatives have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The compound is also involved in the regulation of cellular functions and can influence the activity of certain enzymes. In laboratory settings, homocysteine thiolactone is utilized in research to study its effects on cellular processes and its potential role in disease mechanisms. Its reactivity and ability to form adducts with proteins make it a subject of interest in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology.

Formula: C₄H₇NOS

InChI: InChI=1/C4H7NOS/c5-3-1-2-7-4(3)6/h3H,1-2,5H2

InChI key: InChIKey=KIWQWJKWBHZMDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: NC1C(=O)SCC1

Synonyms:

• ( -)-3-Amino-2-thiolanon
• ( -)-3-Aminotetrahydro-2-thiophenon
• (2-Oxotetrahydrothiophen-3-yl)amine
• 2(3H)-Thiophenone, 3-aminodihydro-
• 3-Amino-dihydro-thiophen-2-one
• 3-Aminodihydro-2(3H)-thiophenone
• 3-Aminodihydrothiophen-2-one
• 3-Aminotetrahydrothiophen-2-one
• 3-Aminothiolan-2-one
• 3-aminodihydrothiophen-2(3H)-one
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-3-Aminotetrahydro-2-thiophenone
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Homocysteine thiolactone
• Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-mercapto-, γ-(thio lactone)
• Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-mercapto-, γ-(thio lactone)
• Homocysteine-γ-thiolactone