Homocystine Chemical 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

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

HS Code 

2930909899

Homocystine Usage And Synthesis

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.

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.]

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