CAS 471-09-0

S-(4-hydroxy-2-methylbutyl)cysteine

Description:

S-(4-hydroxy-2-methylbutyl)cysteine, with the CAS number 471-09-0, is a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative. This compound features a cysteine backbone, which is characterized by the presence of a thiol (-SH) group, contributing to its reactivity and potential biological activity. The addition of a 4-hydroxy-2-methylbutyl side chain enhances its hydrophilicity and may influence its interaction with biological systems. This compound is of interest in biochemical research due to its potential role in cellular processes, including antioxidant activity and protein synthesis. It may also participate in various metabolic pathways, particularly those involving sulfur-containing compounds. The presence of the hydroxyl group in the side chain can facilitate hydrogen bonding, affecting solubility and reactivity. Overall, S-(4-hydroxy-2-methylbutyl)cysteine is a notable compound in the study of amino acids and their derivatives, with implications in both nutrition and pharmacology.

Formula: C₈H₁₇NO₃S

InChI: InChI=1/C8H17NO3S/c1-8(2,3-4-10)13-5-6(9)7(11)12/h6,10H,3-5,9H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)/t6-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=IFERABFGYYJODC-LURJTMIESA-N

SMILES: C(SC[C@@H](C(O)=O)N)(CCO)(C)C

Synonyms:

• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cysteine, S-(3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Felinine
• Alanine, 3-[(3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)thio]-
• Alanine, 3-[(3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)thio]-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
• Felinine
• L-Felinine
• S-(3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-cysteine
• S-(4-hydroxy-2-methylbutan-2-yl)-L-cysteine
• Alanine, 3-[(3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)thio]-, L-
• S-(3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)-L-cysteine
• L-Cysteine, S-(3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpropyl)-
• L-2-AMINO-7-HYDROXY-5,5-DIMETHYL-4-THIAHEPTANOIC ACID

(R)-2-Amino-3-((4-hydroxy-2-methylbutan-2-yl)thio)propanoic acid

CAS: 471-09-0

(R)-2-Amino-3-((4-hydroxy-2-methylbutan-2-yl)thio)propanoic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 207.29g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1063131

Felinine

CAS: 471-09-0

Felinine is a sulfur-containing amino acid.

Formula: C₈H₁₇NO₃S

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 207.29

Ref: TM-T31760

L-Felinine

Controlled Product

CAS: 471-09-0

Applications An amino acid found in the urine of species of the Felidae family, is believed to either possess pheromone activity or give rise to compounds with such activity.
References Daniels, D.L. and Richert, C.: Tetrahedron Letters, 40, 4463 (1999)

Formula: C₈H₁₇NO₃S

Color and Shape: White

Molecular weight: 207.29

Ref: TR-F231250

L-Felinine

CAS: 471-09-0

Felinine is a compound derived from L-cysteine that belongs to the family group called Felidae. This urinary amino acid an odorless thioether excreted in cat urine and is a pheromone precursor. The biological pathway is not yet fully understood, but it seems that cauxin, a carboxylesterase excreted in urine, is capable of splitting 3-methylbutanol-cysteinylglycine, also known as 3-MBCG, into felinine and glycine. Research studies revelead that, over time, felinine and other related volatile compounds start to release some odor that may be responsible for communication and interaction in feline mammals. Similar compounds as 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol (FM35730), 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butyl-1-formate (FM35709) and 3-methyl-3-(methylsulfanyl)butan-1-ol (PDA00250) seems to be involved in the biological pathway.

Formula: C₈H₁₇NO₃S

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 207.29 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FF23235