Molecular structure of 3-Mercaptopropionic acid, CAS Number: 107-96-0
3-Mercaptopropionic acid (CAS 107-96-0)
Alternate Names:
3-Thiopropionic acid
Application:
3-Mercaptopropionic acid is A compound suitable for amino acid analysis by means of OPA.
CAS Number:
107-96-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
106.14
Molecular Formula:
C3H6O2S
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3-Mercaptopropionic acid is an organic compound. It exists as a colourless liquid that demonstrates solubility in both water and organic solvents. As a sulfur-containing carboxylic acid and a derivative of propionic acid, 3-Mercaptopropionic acid serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various organic compounds, making it invaluable across scientific and industrial applications. In scientific research, this compound finds widespread usage as a reagent in organic synthesis and in the production of proteins and other biomolecules. It also functions as a chelating agent, adept at binding metal ions within aqueous solutions, and plays a vital role as a stabilizing agent in polymer production.
3-Mercaptopropionic acid (CAS 107-96-0) References
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Inhibitor of:
GABAA Rα2, GAD-25, GADL1, GLUD1, Gm853, and L-serine dehydratase.Activator of:
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid, 5 g | sc-256523 | 5 g | $37.00 | |||
3-Mercaptopropionic acid, 100 g | sc-256523A | 100 g | $39.00 |