L-Ethionine

CAS: 13073-35-3

Ref. 3D-FE22864

Product Information

• Name: L-Ethionine
• Synonyms: S-Ethyl-L-homocysteine, (2S)-2-Amino-4-(ethylsulfanyl)butanoic acid, (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-4-ethylsulfanylbutanoate, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ethionine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Homocysteine, S-ethyl-, Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)-, (S)-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)-, L-, ETH, Ethionine, Nsc 82393, S-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-homocysteine, S-Ethyl-L-homocystein, S-Ethylhomocysteine, S-etil-L-homocisteina

Description

L-Ethionine is an amino acid that can be synthesized by the body through the transsulfuration pathway. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of Aeromonas hydrophilia, a bacterium that is resistant to many antibiotics. L-Ethionine has also been shown to have effects on DNA replication and repair, protein synthesis, cell lysis, and energy metabolism in vitro. In vivo studies have demonstrated its efficacy against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). L-Ethionine may be used as a potential therapeutic agent for MRSA infections.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 163.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder