DL-Ethionine

CAS: 67-21-0

Ref. 3D-FE22863

Product Information

• Name: DL-Ethionine
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-4-ethylmercaptobutyric acid DL-2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid S-Ethyl-DL-homocysteine, (2R)-2-amino-4-ethylsulfanyl-butanoic acid, (±)-Ethionine, 2-Amino-4-(ethylsulfanyl)butanoic acid, 2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butanoic acid, 2-Amino-4-ethylsulfanylbutanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Ethionine, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Homocysteine, S-ethyl-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-, Butyric acid, α-amino-γ-(ethylmercapto)-, Cn 8676, DL-2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid, Homocysteine, S-ethyl-, Nsc-751, S-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-homocysteine, S-Ethyl-DL-homocysteine, S-Ethylhomocysteine

Description

DL-Ethionine is a compound that is formed when the amino acid methionine is converted to ethionine. It has been shown to induce the formation of acid in the liver and pancreas, which can lead to pancreatitis. Experimental models have shown that DL-ethionine causes liver injury by inhibiting tissue repair mechanisms, such as the polymerase chain reaction. This inhibition prevents DNA synthesis, leading to cell death. The mechanism of DL-ethionine induced toxicity is currently being investigated.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 163.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂S
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2S/c1-2-10-4-3-5(7)6(8)9/h5H,2-4,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=GGLZPLKKBSSKCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCSCCC(N)C(=O)O