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8-Mercaptooctanoic acid (CAS 74328-61-3)

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CAS Number:
74328-61-3
Purity:
95%
Molecular Weight:
176.28
Molecular Formula:
C8H16O2S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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8-Mercaptooctanoic acid, a fatty acid containing a thiol group, exhibits the ability to engage with proteins and other biomolecules by forming disulfide bonds. Consequently, this interaction can induce alterations in protein structure and functionality, thereby influencing various cellular processes. Moreover, scientific studies have demonstrated that 8-Mercaptooctanoic acid possesses antioxidant characteristics, potentially contributing to its biological effects.


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8-Mercaptooctanoic acid, 1 g

sc-233710
1 g
$240.00