13073-35-3
Product Name:
L-ETHIONINE
Formula:
C6H13NO2S
Synonyms:
L -2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid; [Merck Index] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Crystals |
| Melting Point | 272-274 °C (decomposes) |
| Optical Rotation | SPECIFIC OPTICAL ROTATION +25.1 DEG @ 24 °C/D, +20.1 DEG @ 23 °C/D (1 N HCL) |
| Other Experimental Properties | DECOMP @ 257-260 DEG /DL-FORM/ |
| Chemical Classes | Other Uses -> Biochemical Research |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 163.24 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -1.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 163.06669983 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 163.06669983 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 88.6 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 108 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
L-ethionine is an S-ethylhomocysteine that has S-configuration at the chiral centre. It has a role as an antimetabolite and a carcinogenic agent. It is an enantiomer of a D-ethionine.