For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
4-Methyl-4-(methyldisulfanyl)pentanoic acid (Cat.No:I016257), also known as homocysteine thiolactone, is an amino acid derivative commonly used in the synthesis of peptides and as a reagent in biochemical research. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and organic solvents. It has been studied for its potential role in cardiovascular disease and as a biomarker for certain genetic disorders.
| Catalog Number | I016257 |
| CAS Number | 796073-55-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₁₄O₂S₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | ADC Linker |
| IUPAC Name | 4-methyl-4-(methyldisulfanyl)pentanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H14O2S2/c1-7(2,11-10-3)5-4-6(8)9/h4-5H2,1-3H3,(H,8,9) |
| InChIKey | GYFCEVXCVFNSCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C)(CCC(=O)O)SSC |
| Reference | [1]. Beck A, et al. Strategies and challenges for the next generation of antibody-drug conjugates. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2017 May;16(5):315-337. |
