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.
| Catalog Number | M071716 |
| CAS Number | 1001-58-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5NS |
| 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 |
