3-mercaptopropiononitrile

• CAT Number: M071716
• CAS Number: 1001-58-7
• Molecular Formula: C3H5NS
• Molecular Weight: 87.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-sulfanylpropanenitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5NS/c4-2-1-3-5/h5H,1,3H2
• InChIKey: FCTXEFOUDMXDPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CS)C#N

3-mercaptopropiononitrile(CAT: M071716) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a pungent odor. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals. 3-Mercaptopropiononitrile is also used in animal studies as a cysteine-depleting agent, as it irreversibly binds to cysteine. This depletion of cysteine can induce oxidative stress and has been used in studies of aging, cancer, and other diseases.