CAS 17689-17-7
:5-CARBOXY-1-PENTANETHIOL
Description:
5-Carboxy-1-pentanethiol, with the CAS number 17689-17-7, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a carboxylic acid group and a thiol group within its molecular structure. This compound features a five-carbon chain, with the carboxylic acid functional group located at the terminal position and the thiol group attached to the first carbon. The presence of these functional groups imparts unique chemical properties, such as the ability to participate in redox reactions and form thiolates. 5-Carboxy-1-pentanethiol is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid, exhibiting a strong, characteristic odor. It is soluble in polar solvents due to the hydrophilic nature of the carboxylic acid group, while the thiol group can engage in hydrogen bonding. This compound may be utilized in various applications, including organic synthesis, as a building block in the preparation of more complex molecules, and in biochemical research due to its potential reactivity and ability to form metal complexes. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as thiols can be toxic and malodorous.
Formula:C6H12O2S
InChI:InChI=1/C6H12O2S/c7-6(8)4-2-1-3-5-9/h9H,1-5H2,(H,7,8)
SMILES:C(CCC(=O)O)CCS
Synonyms:- 6-Sulfanylhexanoic Acid
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6-sulfanylhexanoic acid
CAS:Formula:C6H12O2SPurity:98%Color and Shape:LiquidMolecular weight:148.2233
