(3-Mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane

Ref. 3D-FM62907

Product Information

• Name: (3-Mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane
• Synonyms: 3-(Triethoxysilyl)propanethiol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane is a silicon-based compound that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It binds to the surface of bacterial cells and disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane. 3-Mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane is also used in the production of polymers, as an additive in food, and as a corrosion inhibitor. In vitro studies have shown that 3-mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane inhibits the growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This effect may be due to its ability to bind to human serum albumin, which is required for MRSA cell wall synthesis. 3-Mercaptopropyl)triethoxysilane has also been shown to inhibit the growth of other bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex through a reaction mechanism involving sodium citrate

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 238.42 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₂₂O₃SSi
• Purity: Min. 95%