S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine

CAS: 13189-98-5

Ref. 3D-FH24491

Product Information

• Name: S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine
• Synonyms: 3-[(3-Hydroxypropyl)thio]alanineFUDOSTEINE, (-)-3-[(3-hydroxypropyl)thio]-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-alanine, (2R)-2-Amino-3-(3-hydroxypropylsulfanyl)propanoic acid, (2R)-2-Amino-3-[(3-hydroxypropyl)sulfanyl]propanoic acid, (R)-2-Amino-3-(3-hydroxypropylthio)propionic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cysteine, S-(3-hydroxypropyl)-, Alanine, 3-[(3-hydroxypropyl)thio]-, Alanine, 3-[(3-hydroxypropyl)thio]-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Cleanal, S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-cysteine, S-(3-hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine, S-(3-hydroxypropyl)cysteine, Spelear, Ss 320A

Description

S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine is a fatty acid that belongs to the group of fudosteine. It is an endogenous amino acid and has been shown to stimulate the growth of epidermal cells in culture. S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in rat neutrophils, although it is not yet clear how this occurs. S-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine has not been associated with any toxic effects in animals or humans, but should be used with caution as there are no toxicity studies available.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 179.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₃S
• Purity: Min. 95%