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CAS 42294-52-0

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N-(4-methylbenzyl)-L-cysteine

Description:
N-(4-methylbenzyl)-L-cysteine is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a cysteine backbone with a 4-methylbenzyl group attached to the nitrogen atom of the amino group. This compound features both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group, typical of amino acids, which allows it to participate in various biochemical reactions. The presence of the sulfur atom in the cysteine structure contributes to its unique properties, including the ability to form disulfide bonds, which are crucial in protein structure and stability. N-(4-methylbenzyl)-L-cysteine may exhibit antioxidant properties due to the thiol group, making it of interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its solubility in water and organic solvents can vary based on the pH and the presence of other functional groups. Overall, this compound's structural features suggest potential applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of therapeutic agents targeting oxidative stress-related conditions.
Formula:C11H15NO2S
InChI:InChI=1/C11H15NO2S/c1-8-2-4-9(5-3-8)6-12-10(7-15)11(13)14/h2-5,10,12,15H,6-7H2,1H3,(H,13,14)/t10-/m0/s1
SMILES:Cc1ccc(cc1)CN[C@@H](CS)C(=O)O
Synonyms:
  • L-cysteine, N-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-
  • N-(4-Methylbenzyl)-L-cysteineS-P-Methylbenzyl-L-Cysteine
  • L-Cysteine, S-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-
  • L-CYSTEINE, S-P-MEBZ
  • H-CYS(4-MBZL)-OH
  • H-CYS(4-MEBZL)-OH
  • (S)-(4-METHYLBENZYL)CYSTEINE
  • L-Cys(pMeBzl)-OH
  • L-4-METHYLBENZYL-L-CYSTEINE
  • (2R)-2-amino-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylsulfanyl]propanoic acid
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