Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2015-10-09 22:32:29 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:34 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000748
FoodDB RecordFDB023316
Chemical Information
NameSelenocystine
DescriptionSelenocystine is a substrate for glutathione peroxidase 1. [HMDB]
CAS Number1464-43-3
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
3,3'-Diselenobisalaninehmdb
3,3'-Diselenodialaninehmdb
D,L-Selenocystinehmdb
DL-Selenocystinehmdb
Selenium cystinehmdb
Seleno-DL-cystinehmdb
Chemical FormulaC6H12N2O4Se2
IUPAC name2-amino-3-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)diselanyl]propanoic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H12N2O4Se2/c7-3(5(9)10)1-13-14-2-4(8)6(11)12/h3-4H,1-2,7-8H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChI KeyJULROCUWKLNBSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESNC(C[Se][Se]CC(N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight334.09
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight335.912750538
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon).
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentAlpha amino acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alpha-amino acid
  • Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Diselenide group
  • Amino acid
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary amine
  • Organoselenium compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Amine
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 100 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
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