Product Name: DL-Homocystine

Synonyms: DL-4,4'-Dithiobis(2-aminobutanoic acid)

Molecular Formula: C8H16N2O4S2

Molecular Weight: 268.35

CAS No.: 870-93-9

EINECS: 212-803-5

Description

DL-Homocystine is the double-bonded form of homocysteine and homocysteine is recognized as an important substance in the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of schizophrenia.

Homocysteine is an organic disulfide obtained by oxidative dimerisation of homocysteine. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a tautomer of an homocysteine zwitterion.