CAS 79-42-5

Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-

Description:

Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto- (CAS 79-42-5), also known as mercaptopropionic acid, is a thiol compound characterized by the presence of both a carboxylic acid group and a thiol group. It has a molecular formula of C3H6O2S, indicating it contains three carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, two oxygen atoms, and one sulfur atom. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor. It is soluble in water and polar organic solvents, making it versatile in various chemical applications. The presence of the thiol group imparts unique reactivity, allowing it to participate in redox reactions and form disulfide bonds, which are significant in biochemistry and materials science. Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto- is often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a reagent in organic chemistry. Additionally, it exhibits antimicrobial properties, which can be beneficial in certain applications. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound due to its potential irritant effects.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂S

InChI: InChI=1/C3H6O2S/c1-2(6)3(4)5/h2,6H,1H3,(H,4,5)/p-1/t2-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=PMNLUUOXGOOLSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)(C)S

Synonyms:

• (.+-.)-2-Mercaptopropionic acid
• 2-Mercaptopropanoic acid
• 2-Mercaptopropionsaure
• 2-Sulfanylpropanoic acid
• 2-Thiolactic acid
• Acide 2-mercaptopropionique
• Acido 2-Mercaptopropionico
• Mercaptolactic acid
• Mercaptopropionic acid
• Propionic acid, 2-mercapto-
• Propionic acid, α-mercapto-
• Thiolactic Acid
• α-Mercaptopropanoic acid
• α-Mercaptopropionic acid
• 2-Mercapto Propionic Acid
• 2-Mercaptopropanic Acid
• Thiolacticacid,95%
• 2-hydroxypropanethioic S-acid
• (2S)-2-sulfanylpropanoate
• Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-
• (2S)-2-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• (2R)-2-sulfanylpropanoate
• 2-mercapto-propionicaci
• 2-thiolacticacid
• thiolactic
• FEMA 3180
• 2-mercapto-propanoicaci
• ALPHA-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID
• 2-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID 95+%
• 2-mercaptopropanoicacid
• alpha-mercaptopropanoicacid
• 2-mercapto-Propanoicacid
• FEMA 3810

Thiolactic Acid

CAS: 79-42-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂S

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 106.14

Ref: 3B-M0060

2-Mercaptopropionic acid, 97%

CAS: 79-42-5

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Formula: C₃H₆O₂S

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear colorless

Molecular weight: 106.14

Ref: 02-L10257

2-Mercaptopropionic acid

CAS: 79-42-5

2-Mercaptopropionic acid

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 106.144g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1000011

2-Mercaptopropionic Acid

CAS: 79-42-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂S

Color and Shape: Colourless Liquid

Molecular weight: 106.14

Ref: 4Z-P-213006

2-sulfanylpropanoic acid

CAS: 79-42-5

Purity: 95.0%

Molecular weight: 106.13999938964844

Ref: 10-F520330

2-Mercaptopropanoic Acid

CAS: 79-42-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂S

Molecular weight: 106.14

Ref: ST-EA-CP-T160005