DL-Homocysteine
SIAL/44925 - analytical standard
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 454-29-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H9NO2S
Molecular Weight: 135.18
EC Number: 207-222-9
MDL Number: MFCD00004898
Linear Formula: HSCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| analyte chemical class(es) | amino acids, peptides, proteins |
| application(s) | food and beverages |
| assay | ≥95% (T) |
| color | white to off-white |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C4H9NO2S/c5-3(1-2-8)4( |
| InChI key | FFFHZYDWPBMWHY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 232-233 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]/D 0±1°, c = 1 in H2O |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | NC(CCS)C(O)=O |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | identification (LS-MS): identity conforms |
| Application: | DL-Homocysteine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of homocysteine in biological samples using different chromatography techniques. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Increased plasma homocysteine is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and carcinogenesis; may be a marker for tumor cell growth. |
| Disclaimer: | store under argon |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (T) |
| mp | 232-233 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |

