Se-(Methyl)seleno-L-cysteine (Se-methylselenocysteine), Seleno-amino acid (ab143695)
Key features and details
- Seleno-amino acid
- CAS Number: 26046-90-2
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Se-(Methyl)seleno-L-cysteine (Se-methylselenocysteine), Seleno-amino acid -
Description
Seleno-amino acid -
Biological description
Seleno-amino acid. Induces apoptosis through caspase activation. Inhibits DMBA-induced mammary tumors. Potentiates antitumour activity and selectivity of chemotherapeutic agents. Shows chemopreventive effects in vivo. Orally active. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
26046-90-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2R)-2-Amino-3-methylselanylpropanoic acid -
Molecular weight
182.08 -
Molecular formula
C4H9NO2Se -
PubChem identifier
147004 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C[Se]CC(C(=O)O)N -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas