Molecular structure of N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone, CAS Number: 17896-21-8
N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone (CAS 17896-21-8)
Alternate Names:
AHCT; Citiolone
CAS Number:
17896-21-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
159.21
Molecular Formula:
C6H9NO2S
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N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of methionine and cysteine. N-Acetyl-Dl-Homocysteine Thiolactone acts as a substrate for enzymes such as cystathionine beta-synthase and cystathionine gamma-lyase, playing a role in the conversion of homocysteine to cysteine. N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone is also known to be involved in the regulation of cellular redox status and the maintenance of intracellular glutathione levels.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone, 10 g | sc-295653 | 10 g | $56.00 | |||
N-Acetyl-DL-homocysteine Thiolactone, 25 g | sc-295653A | 25 g | $50.00 |