C3633

Cystathionine

≥90% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): DL,DL-allo-Cystathionine, S-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)homocysteine
• Linear Formula: HOOCCH(NH₂)CH₂CH₂SCH₂CH(NH₂)COOH
• CAS Number: 535-34-2
• Molecular Weight: 222.26
• EC Number: 208-613-7
• MDL number: MFCD00136759
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892630
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• product name: Cystathionine, ≥90% (HPLC)
• Assay: ≥90% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to off-white
• mp: 281 °C (dec.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: NC(CCSCC(N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H14N2O4S/c8-4(6(10)11)1-2-14-3-5(9)7(12)13/h4-5H,1-3,8-9H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChI key: ILRYLPWNYFXEMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... BHMT(635)

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cystathionine is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acid cysteine. Cystathionine is used as a substrate to differentiate and analyze cystathionine gamma-lyase(s).

Other Notes

A mixture of 4 stereoisomers; L-, D-, L-allo- and D-allo-cystathionine.

Preparation Note

Prepared by method of Stekol.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves