Smiles Code
NC(CCSSCCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Aqueous Acid (Slightly). Aqueous Base (Slightly)
Standards; Chiral Molecules; Amino Acids; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;
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.