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CAS 2464-23-5

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Mercaptopyruvic acid

Description:
Mercaptopyruvic acid, with the CAS number 2464-23-5, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a thiol (-SH) group and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group, making it a member of the thiol-containing amino acids. It is a derivative of pyruvic acid, where a sulfur atom replaces one of the oxygen atoms in the carbonyl group. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its form and purity. Mercaptopyruvic acid is known for its role in various biochemical processes, particularly in the metabolism of sulfur-containing compounds. It exhibits properties such as being a reducing agent and can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions. Additionally, it has potential applications in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry, particularly in studies related to sulfur metabolism and antioxidant activity. Due to the presence of the thiol group, it can also form disulfide bonds, which are significant in protein structure and function.
Formula:C3H4O3S
InChI:InChI=1S/C3H4O3S/c4-2(1-7)3(5)6/h7H,1H2,(H,5,6)
InChI key:InChIKey=OJOLFAIGOXZBCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C(O)=O)(CS)=O
Synonyms:
  • 2-Oxo-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
  • 3-Mercapto-2-oxopropanoic acid
  • 3-Mercapto-2-oxopropionic acid
  • 3-Mercaptopyruvic acid
  • Mercaptopyruvic acid
  • Pyruvic acid, mercapto-
  • Pyruvicacid, mercapto- (6CI,7CI,8CI)
  • b-Mercaptopyruvic acid
  • b-Thiopyruvic acid
  • Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-2-oxo-
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