4-Mercaptobutyric acid

CAS: 13095-73-3

Ref. 3D-FM25087

Product Information

• Name: 4-Mercaptobutyric acid
• Synonyms: 4-Thiobutyric acid4-Mercaptobutanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Mercaptobutyric acid is a 3-mercaptopropionic acid, which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of fatty acids. It is a chemical ligation agent that can be used for the synthesis of polymers and pharmaceuticals. 4-Mercaptobutyric acid can also be used to produce butyrolactone, which has been shown to have anticonvulsant properties. The chemical's photochemical properties make it useful for the production of dyes and fluorescent compounds. 4-Mercaptobutyric acid has been shown to inhibit fatty acid synthesis in Sprague-Dawley rats. The compound also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the release of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) from cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 120.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂S
• Purity: 90%Min
• Color/Form: Colorless Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2S/c5-4(6)2-1-3-7/h7H,1-3H2,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: InChIKey=DTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCCS