α-Keto-γ-(methylthio)butyric acid sodium salt (CAS 51828-97-8)
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α-Keto-γ-(methylthio)butyric acid sodium salt is used in research involving amino acid metabolism, particularly the study of methionine and cysteine metabolic pathways. It acts as a precursor in the synthesis of L-methionine in various organisms, which makes it a key compound in research on biosynthetic pathways. Scientists also utilize this salt to investigate the transamination reactions that are vital for the production of sulfur-containing amino acids. In plant physiology research, α-Keto-γ-(methylthio)butyric acid sodium salt is explored for its role in the stress response, as plants metabolize it under certain conditions to cope with environmental challenges. Additionally, it serves as an important analytical standard in chromatography and mass spectrometry experiments designed to quantify and characterize sulfur-containing compounds in biological samples.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
α-Keto-γ-(methylthio)butyric acid sodium salt, 10 mg | sc-216076 | 10 mg | $206.00 | |||
α-Keto-γ-(methylthio)butyric acid sodium salt, 100 mg | sc-216076A | 100 mg | $750.00 |