L-Cysteine-D-penicillamine Disulfide

• CAT Number: R059626
• CAS Number: 18840-45-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H16N2O4S2
• Molecular Weight: 268.346
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-[[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]dithio]-D-valine; 3,3-Dimethyl-3,3’-dithiodialanine; (R)-3-[(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]-D-valine; 3-[(L-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]-D-valine; Penicillamine Cysteine Disulfide
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]-3-methylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16N2O4S2/c1-8(2,5(10)7(13)14)16-15-3-4(9)6(11)12/h4-5H,3,9-10H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/t4-,5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: BOTADXJBFXFSLA-WHFBIAKZSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N

L-Cysteine-D-penicillamine disulfide is a compound formed by the oxidation of L-cysteine and D-penicillamine, creating a disulfide bond between them. This disulfide link is significant in biochemistry for studying thiol-disulfide exchange reactions, which are crucial in protein folding and function. Additionally, this compound has potential therapeutic implications due to its ability to modulate oxidative stress and metal chelation, making it a candidate for treating conditions related to heavy metal toxicity and oxidative damage.