(1R,2S,5R)-Methyl-5R-hydroxy-[1,3]-oxathiolane-2R-carboxylate

Ref. 3D-FM25747

Product Information

• Name: (1R,2S,5R)-Methyl-5R-hydroxy-[1,3]-oxathiolane-2R-carboxylate
• Synonyms: (2R,5R)-5-Hydroxy[1,3]oxathiolane-2-carboxylic acid L-methyl ester,(1R,2S,5R)-methyl-5R-hydroxy acid 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl esterHME
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (1R,2S,5R)-Methyl-5R-hydroxy-[1,3]-oxathiolane-2R-carboxylate is a non-protein amino acid that has been identified as a suppressor of mutations in the polymerase chain reaction. It is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, and has been shown to be necessary for the replication of nuclear DNA. This compound also plays an important role in bone metabolism by regulating the formation and resorption of bone tissue. (1R,2S,5R)-Methyl-5R-hydroxy-[1,3]-oxathiolane-2R-carboxylate has been shown to have clinical effects on exostoses and body mass index in rats. In addition, this compound can be used as a biomarker for identifying individuals with osteoporosis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 288.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₄S
• Purity: Min. 95%