(2R,2'R)-4,4'-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid)

• CAT Number: R015967
• CAS Number: 6027-15-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H16N2O4S2
• Molecular Weight: 268.35
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-amino-4-[[(3R)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl]disulfanyl]butanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16N2O4S2/c9-5(7(11)12)1-3-15-16-4-2-6(10)8(13)14/h5-6H,1-4,9-10H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/t5-,6-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: ZTVZLYBCZNMWCF-PHDIDXHHSA-N
• SMILES: C(CSSCC[C@H](C(=O)O)N)[C@H](C(=O)O)N

(2R,2’R)-4,4′-Disulfanediylbis(2-aminobutanoic acid)（Cat No.:R015967）is a disulfide-linked L-homocysteine dimer, playing a crucial role in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its disulfide bond mimics cystine, making it valuable in peptide synthesis, protein engineering, and redox biology studies. As a precursor for modified peptides and thiol-containing biomolecules, it contributes to structural stability and functional modulation in proteins. This compound is particularly useful in drug discovery, enzymatic research, and metabolic studies, where sulfur-containing amino acids impact protein folding, cellular signaling, and redox homeostasis, making it essential in biochemical and medicinal applications.