L-Cystine dimethyl ester dihydrochloride

CAS: 32854-09-4

Ref. 3D-FC41601

Product Information

• Name: L-Cystine dimethyl ester dihydrochloride
• Synonyms: (2R,2'R)-3,3'-disulfanediylbis(1-methoxy-1-oxopropan-2-aminium), (H-Cys-OMe)2・2HCl, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cystine dihydrochloride methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cystine, 1,1′-dimethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:2), <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cystine, dimethyl ester, dihydrochloride, Cystine dimethyl ester dihydrochloride, Cystine, dimethyl ester, dihydrochloride, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Dimethyl Cystinate Dihydrochloride, Dimethyl L-cystinate HCl, NSC 161614

Description

L-Cystine dimethyl ester dihydrochloride is a drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It is an organic compound that is soluble in water and has acidic properties. It can be synthesized by the acidification of L-cysteine with dimethyl carbonate in the presence of a base. This drug has been shown to have antitumor activity against various human tumor cells, including leukemia, sarcoma, and carcinoma. The mechanism of action for L-cysteine dimethyl ester dihydrochloride is not fully understood but may be due to its ability to generate hydrogen peroxide when exposed to ultraviolet light and its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 341.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆N₂O₄S₂·2HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%