Homocysteine Thiolactone Perchlorate and a Method of Making Same

摘要

Homocysteine thiolactone perchlorate is prepared from the corresponding homocysteine thiolactone hydrochloride and optimally about two equivalents of perchloric acid as reactants. The product perchlorate salt is soluble in organic solvents, whereas other known salts such as the hydrochloride are only water soluble. This property is thought to influence the growth effect of the perchlorate salt in animals, such as rabbits, and to influence the unique effect of the perchlorate salt on the growth of malignant tumors in animals, such as mice.