Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | L-Selenocystine |
| Catalog Number: | M39833 |
| CAS Number: | 29621-88-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C6H12N2O4Se2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 334.09 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | Water 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic and warming and adjust pH to 1 with HCl) |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | L-Selenocystine is a diselenide-bridged amino acid. L-Selenocystine induces an unfolded protein response, ER stress, and large cytoplasmic vacuolization in HeLa cells and has cytostatic effects in a range of cancer cell types. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |