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Homocystine

CAS No.
462-10-2
Chemical Name:
Homocystine
Synonyms
DL-HOMOCYSTINE;HOMOCYSTINE;Homocystine USP/EP/BP;Product NameL-homocystine Synonyms;4,4'-dithiobis[2-aminobutyric] acid;L-4,4'-Dithiobis(2-aminobutyric acid);4,4'-dithiobis[2-amino-Butanoic acid];Butanoic acid, 4,4'-dithiobis[2-amino-;4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aMinobutanoic acid);4,4’-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic Acid)
CBNumber:
CB3506048
Molecular Formula:
C8H16N2O4S2
Molecular Weight:
268.35
MDL Number:
MFCD00063095
MOL File:
462-10-2.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-04-22 18:57:36
Product description Number Pack Size Price
Dl-homocystine H591305 1g $75
L-Homocystine 279871 1g $373
HOMOCYSTINE 95.00% AAA0008872 5MG $496.54
4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid) FD140233 250g $577.5
HOMOCYSTINE 95.00% AAA0008872 5G $710
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Homocystine Properties

Melting point 281-284°C (dec.)
alpha 77 º (c=1%,1N HCl)
Boiling point 507.6±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.443±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility Aqueous Acid (Slightly). Aqueous Base (Slightly)
form Solid
pka 1.90±0.10(Predicted)
color White to Off-White
optical activity 1.3°(C=0.01g/mL, H2O, 20°C, 589nm)
FDA UNII Q5T8GG4YC6

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302+H332-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P330-P302+P352-P321-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362+P364-P337+P313-P403+P233-P405-P501
Safety Statements  22-24/25
HS Code  2930909899
NFPA 704
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Homocystine price More Price(20)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
TRC H591305 Dl-homocystine 462-10-2 1g $75 2021-12-16 Buy
Usbiological 279871 L-Homocystine 462-10-2 1g $373 2021-12-16 Buy
American Custom Chemicals Corporation AAA0008872 HOMOCYSTINE 95.00% 462-10-2 5MG $496.54 2021-12-16 Buy
Biosynth Carbosynth FD140233 4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid) 462-10-2 250g $577.5 2021-12-16 Buy
American Custom Chemicals Corporation AAA0008872 HOMOCYSTINE 95.00% 462-10-2 5G $710 2021-12-16 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
H591305 1g $75 Buy
279871 1g $373 Buy
AAA0008872 5MG $496.54 Buy
FD140233 250g $577.5 Buy
AAA0008872 5G $710 Buy

Homocystine Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Uses

DL-Homocystine is used in the synthesis of potential antitumor agents through inhibition of L-asparagine. There is growing clinical evidence that elevated homocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of venous and arterial thrombosis.

Definition

ChEBI: An organic disulfide obtained by oxidative dimerisation of homocysteine.

Synthesis

DL-Methionine

59-51-8

Homocystine

462-10-2

The general procedure for the synthesis of 4,4'-dithiobis(2-aminobutyric acid) from DL-methionine was as follows: D,L-methionine (40 g, 0.268 mol) was placed in a 2 L Erlenmeyer flask, which was equipped with a Claisen fitting, a dry ice condenser, a glass-coated magnetic stirrer, and potassium hydroxide tubes at the inlet and outlet. First, the device was vigorously flushed with dry ammonia. After approximately 1 L of ammonia had condensed, the gas delivery tube was removed and sealed with a frosted glass plug. Subsequently, 3.1 equivalents of sodium (18.5 g, 0.8 mol) were added in small portions over a period of 2 h until the dark blue color of the reaction mixture persisted for at least 20 min. A small amount of ammonium chloride was added to quench the excess sodium, causing the solution to fade. Stirring was stopped and the reaction mixture was cooled and the ammonia was allowed to evaporate naturally at room temperature overnight. A white solid with a typical homocysteine odor was dissolved in 400 mL of water and the solution was acidified by slow dropwise addition of 2 M HCl until the pH reached 4-5. The flask was placed in an ice bath and 30% H2O2 (28 mL) was added dropwise with stirring. Precipitation of the product began within a few minutes after addition of all the hydrogen peroxide. Stirring was continued and cooled for 5 hours. Subsequently, crystals were collected using a Brinell funnel, washed with 500mL of water, frozen and lyophilized at 80°C. Yield: 29.6g (82%). The product is a white solid with a melting point of 260-280°C (decomposition, literature value 260-265°C decomposition). Elemental analysis calculated values (C8H16N2O4S2, 268.35): C 35.81%, H 6.01%, N 10.44%; measured values: C 35.84%, H 6.14%, N 10.18%. Thin-layer chromatography Rf = 0.40 (solvent system S5). 1H NMR (600 MHz, D2O + NaOD): δ= 3.33 (m, 2H, 2×N-CH), 3046 s (OH); 1659 (C=O); 1600 vs, 1412 vs (COO-); 2609 m, 1573 s, 1531 m (NH+). High-resolution mass spectrometry (ESI) calculated value C8H17O4N2S2 [M+H]+ 269.06242, measured value: 269.06247.

Purification Methods

dl-Homocystine crystallises in platelets from water with 1H2O and m 258-260o(dec), all operations should be carried out under N2. [Sudo J Chem Soc Jpn (Pure Chem Sect) 79 81, 86, 87 1958, Beilstein 4 IV 3199.]

References

[1] European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2013, vol. 65, p. 256 - 275
[2] Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1932, vol. 97, p. XXI
[3] Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1954, vol. 207, p. 97
[4] Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1934, vol. 105, p. 482
[5] Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1932, vol. 99, p. 135,140

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2-ammonio-4-[(3-ammonio-3-carboxylatopropyl)disulfanyl]butanoate 4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aMinobutanoic acid) Product NameL-homocystine Synonyms 4,4'-dithiobis[2-aminobutyric] acid 4,4'-dithiobis[2-amino-Butanoic acid] L-4,4'-Dithiobis(2-aminobutyric acid) Butanoic acid, 4,4'-dithiobis[2-amino- DL-HOMOCYSTINE HOMOCYSTINE Homocystine USP/EP/BP Inhibitor,4,4' Disulfanediylbis(2 aminobutanoic acid),Endogenous Metabolite,4,4'Disulfanediylbis(2aminobutanoic acid),inhibit 4,4’-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic Acid) 2-Amino-4-[(3-amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxo-butyl)disulfanyl]butanoic acid 462-10-2