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Sigma-Aldrich

DL-N-Acetylhomocysteine thiolactone

98%

Synonym(s):

2-Acetamido-4-mercaptobutyric acid γ-thiolactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H9NO2S
CAS Number:
1195-16-0
Molecular Weight:
159.21
EC Number:
214-793-8
MDL number:
MFCD00005480
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24890578
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

109-111 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)NC1CCSC1=O

InChI

1S/C6H9NO2S/c1-4(8)7-5-2-3-10-6(5)9/h5H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

NRFJZTXWLKPZAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

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<li><strong>Ultrasonic synthesis of stable oil filled microcapsules:</strong> This study explores the ultrasonic synthesis of oil-filled microcapsules using thiolated chitosan, potentially involving derivatives like N-Acetylhomocysteine thiolactone for improved stability and functional properties. The research provides insights into advanced microencapsulation techniques relevant in pharmaceutical and industrial applications (

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S M Naqvi et al.
Neuroreport, 2(1), 61-63 (1991-01-01)
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the neurotoxic effects of the organophosphate, phosphamidon, on glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity and concentration of sulphhydryl groups, and to study the possible protection against these effects by the simultaneous administration of the antioxidant, acetylhomocysteine
N Emonet et al.
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 40(1), 84-90 (1997-08-01)
The sensitivity of human dermal fibroblasts to UVA radiation has been linked to a decrease in intracellular glutathione (GSH) levels. GSH (gamma-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine) is a radical scavenger and a cofactor for protective enzymes such as selenium-dependent GSH peroxidases. In this study
Comparison of monothiols and vitamin therapy administered alone or in combinations during methylmercury poisoning.
C Bapu et al.
Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology, 52(2), 182-189 (1994-02-01)
G Papaccio et al.
Journal of cellular biochemistry, 71(4), 479-490 (1998-11-25)
This study showed that citiolone (CIT), a free radical scavenger, significantly increased superoxide dismutase (P < 0.001 vs. untreated NOD, NMMA-treated, and silica-treated animals), catalase (P < 0.01 vs. untreated NOD), and glutathione peroxidase (P < 0.001 vs. untreated NOD
P P Sood et al.
Journal of environmental pathology, toxicology and oncology : official organ of the International Society for Environmental Toxicology and Cancer, 14(2), 101-105 (1995-01-01)
Male albino mice were intoxicated with a daily dose of 1 mg/kg of methylmercury chloride (MMC) for 7 days, and were treated thereafter with glutathione, N-acetyl-DL-homocysteine thiolactone, vitamin B complex, and vitamin E, either alone or in combinations, for the
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