3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

• CAT Number: R050432
• CAS Number: 107-96-0
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2S
• Molecular Weight: 106.139
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Thiopropionic Acid; 2-Mercaptoethanecarboxylic Acid; Mercaptopropionic Acid; β-Mercaptopropanoic Acid; β-Mercaptopropionic Acid; β-Thiopropionic Acid; NSC 437; NSC 45157
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2S/c4-3(5)1-2-6/h6H,1-2H2,(H,4,5)
• InChIKey: DKIDEFUBRARXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CS)C(=O)O

3-Mercaptopropionic acid (3-MPA) is a thiol compound with a carboxylic acid functional group. It is used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of polymers and surface-modifying agents. 3-MPA is a versatile building block for creating materials with specific properties, such as adhesives, coatings, and metal nanoparticles. This compound is also studied for its role in chemical biology, where its thiol group can be used for modifying proteins and surfaces in biochemical applications.