Description

(2R)-2-Amino-4-Sulfanyl-Butanoic Acid CAS NO 6027-14-1 is the D-enantiomer of homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative. This chiral building block is critical for research and synthesis in pharmaceutical chemistry, where precise stereochemistry is essential for biological activity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for developing novel therapeutics, biochemical probes, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in metabolic and cardiovascular disease research.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in studies related to homocysteine metabolism, oxidative stress, and sulfur amino acid pathways.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships or to create peptides with specific redox or metal-binding properties.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Employed in research models to investigate the biochemical effects of homocysteine and related metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R)-2-Amino-4-Sulfanyl-Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	6027-14-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	135.19 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Homocysteine; (R)-2-Amino-4-mercaptobutanoic Acid; (R)-Homocysteine; D-2-Amino-4-mercaptobutyric Acid; (2R)-2-Amino-4-mercaptobutanoic Acid; (R)-2-Amino-4-sulfanylbutyric Acid; D-α-Amino-γ-mercaptobutyric Acid; (R)-α-Amino-γ-mercaptobutyric Acid
EINECS	227-859-4

Quality Control

Our (2R)-2-Amino-4-Sulfanyl-Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation due to its sensitive sulfhydryl group. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area separate from oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.