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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>D<em>-Homocysteine Thiolactone Hydrochloride</em> is a specialized chiral intermediate synthesized via cyclization of D-homocysteine. It serves as a critical building block in peptide synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. <strong>Molecular Formula:</strong> C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>10</sub>ClNO<sub>2</sub>S; <strong>CAS No:</strong> 648-69-7.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Pharmaceuticals:</strong> Synthesis of homocysteine derivatives for cardiovascular therapeutics.</li>
<li><strong>Biochemistry:</strong> Research tool for studying enzyme kinetics and metabolic pathways.</li>
<li><strong>Peptide Chemistry:</strong> Used as a reagent to introduce specific sulfur functionalities.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Use appropriate PPE due to skin irritation risks. Not approved for direct clinical administration without further processing.</p>