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3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid (CAS 26473-47-2)

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Alternate Names:
3-Mercaptoisobutyric acid
Application:
3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is A synthetic intermediate
CAS Number:
26473-47-2
Purity:
>98%
Molecular Weight:
120.17
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid functions as a chelating agent in experimental applications. It acts by forming coordination complexes with metal ions, particularly heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. 3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid′s mechanism of action involves the formation of stable, water-soluble complexes with metal ions, which can then be easily removed from a system through precipitation or filtration. In experimental applications, 3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is utilized to sequester metal ions in solution, preventing their interference with biochemical reactions or processes. Its chelating properties make it useful for studying the effects of metal ions on biological systems, as well as for developing methods to mitigate their impact in various experimental setups.


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3-Mercapto-2-Methylpropanoic Acid, 5 g

sc-209633
5 g
$180.00