S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine

About S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine

S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine is an impurity of Adenosine carrying the CAS registry number 979-92-0. With the molecular formula C14H20N6O5S, it has a molar mass of 384.41 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-amino-4-[[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methylsulfanyl]butanoic acid. Common synonyms include S-Adenosyl-L-Homocysteine and S-adenosylhomocysteine.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Adenosine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Adenosine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Adenosine.

Adenosine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine
Catalogue No.	VQ-022906
CAS Number	979-92-0
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-4-[[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methylsulfanyl]butanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₀N₆O₅S
Molecular weight	384.41 g/mol
Exact mass	384.1216
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZJUKTBDSGOFHSH-WFMPWKQPSA-N
SMILES	C1=NC(=C2C(=N1)N(C=N2)[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CSCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)O)O)N
PubChem CID	439155

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 11
TPSA	208 Å²
Synonyms	S-Adenosyl-L-Homocysteine, S-adenosylhomocysteine, adenosylhomocysteine, S-(5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-L-homocysteine, Adenosyl-L-homocysteine, 2-S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine, L-Homocysteine, S-(5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-, adenosylhomo-cys, adenosyl-homo-cys, S Adenosylhomocysteine, Adenosylhomocysteine, S, (2R,3R,4R)-2-adenin-9-yltetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine?

The CAS Registry Number of S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine is 979-92-0. It is also known as S-Adenosyl-L-Homocysteine, S-adenosylhomocysteine, adenosylhomocysteine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine?

S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine has the molecular formula C14H20N6O5S and a molecular weight of 384.41 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-4-[[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methylsulfanyl]butanoic acid.

What is S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine used for?

S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Adenosine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine can I order?

We supply S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine?

Yes. Every lot of S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.