
Chemical identity
S-Adenosyl-L-Homocysteine Impurity
CAS 979-92-0 · C14H20N6O5S
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-27645 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 193 |
| Name | S-Adenosyl-L-Homocysteine Impurity |
| CAS RN | 979-92-0 |
| Molecular formula | C14H20N6O5S |
| Molecular weight | 384.41 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (2S)-2-amino-4-({[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl}sulfanyl)butanoic acid |
| InChIKey | ZJUKTBDSGOFHSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 3 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 5 |
| Ring count | 3 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | C1=NC(=C2C(=N1)N(C=N2)C3C(C(C(O3)CSCCC(C(=O)O)N)O)O)N |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C14H20N6O5S |
| Molecular weight from structure | 384.41 g/mol |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 0 defined and 5 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentres. The exact wedge and dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
2 recordsThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.


Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 979-92-0 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 979-92-0 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Cysteine
View API and impurity familyOther names
- S-(5'-Adenosyl)-L-homocysteine
- S-(5'-Deoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-L-homocysteine
- L-5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)- 5'-thioadenosine
- Adenosyl-L-homocysteine
- Adenosylhomocysteine
- L-S-Adenosylhomocysteine
- S-Adenosylhomocysteine
- S-Adenosyl-L-homocysteine (USP)
06Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 193
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
