4-Mercaptophenylpropionic acid

CAS: 63545-55-1

Ref. 3D-FM25103

Product Information

• Name: 4-Mercaptophenylpropionic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(4-Mercaptophenyl)propionic acid4-Mercaptohydrocinnamic acidp-Mercaptohydrocinnamic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Mercaptophenylpropionic acid (MPPA) is a synthetic molecule with two phenyl groups that can be used in a variety of chemical reactions. MPPA reacts with hydroxide solution to form conjugates, which are 3-mercaptopropionic acid (3MPA) and 4-mercaptobenzoic acid. Reaction vessel studies have shown that MPPA forms gels when mixed with amide crosslinkers. These gels are stabilized by surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy, which causes the molecules to form hydrogen bonds with the surrounding water molecules. The molecular weight of heparin can be determined by gel electrophoresis using MPPA as the gelation agent.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂S
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Yellow Powder