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3-(Methylthio)propionic acid（Cat No.:I013716）is a sulfur-containing organic compound with significant relevance in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound, featuring a methylthio group (-SCH3) attached to a propionic acid backbone, plays a role in various metabolic pathways, particularly in sulfur metabolism. Its unique structure makes it valuable for studies on enzyme activity, metabolic disorders, and the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds. 3-(Methylthio)propionic acid is used as a building block in drug development, particularly in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and as a potential marker in metabolic profiling.
| Catalog Number | I013716 |
| CAS Number | 646-01-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₈O₂S |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Metabolic Enzyme/Protease |
| Solubility | 10 mM in DMSO |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylsulfanylpropanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H8O2S/c1-7-3-2-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6) |
| InChIKey | CAOMCZAIALVUPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CSCCC(=O)O |
| Reference | [1]. Steele RD, et al. Identification of 3-methylthiopropionic acid as an intermediate in mammalian methioninemetabolism in vitro. J Biol Chem. 1978 Nov 10;253(21):7844-50.<br>[2]. Surette R, et al. Formation of 3-methylthioacrylic acid from methionine by Streptomyces lincolnensis. Isolation of a peroxidase. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1976 Jun;29(6):646-52.<br>[3]. Kim YC, et al. 3-methylthiopropanoic acid produced by Enterobacter intermedium 60-2G inhibits fungal growth and weed seedling development. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 2003 Feb;56(2):177-80.<br>[4]. Nakamura Y, et al. 3-Methylthiopropionic acid ethyl ester, isolated from Katsura-uri (Japanese pickling melon, Cucumis melo var. conomon), enhanced differentiation in human colon cancer cells. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 May 14;56(9):2977-84. |
