L-Homocystine

CAS: 626-72-2

Ref. 3D-H-3040

Product Information

• Name: L-Homocystine
• Synonyms: L-4,4’-Dithiobis(2-aminobutanoic acid)
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: L-Homocystine is a chemical compound that is used as a research chemical and a speciality chemical. It is an amino acid that can be obtained from the degradation of methionine, cysteine, and serine. L-Homocystine has been found to have many uses in the pharmaceutical industry, including as a building block or intermediate for complex compounds such as antibiotics, antihypertensive drugs, and anticonvulsants. L-Homocystine can also be used as a reagent in organic synthesis reactions. This compound is not only useful for research purposes but can also be used in the manufacturing of high quality products.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 268.36 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆N₂O₄S₂