N-Propionyl-L-cysteine

• CAT Number: R007936
• CAS Number: 2885-79-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H11NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 177.218
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-(1-Oxopropyl)-L-cysteine; N-Propionyl-cysteine; N-Propionylcysteine
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-(propanoylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO3S/c1-2-5(8)7-4(3-11)6(9)10/h4,11H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: KBBJNRLWAGIQLW-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O

N-Propionyl-L-cysteine is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine, used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Known for its antioxidant properties and potential therapeutic benefits, it is essential for studying oxidative stress, detoxification pathways, and cellular protection mechanisms. This compound aids in developing new treatments for conditions related to oxidative damage and inflammation. Researchers rely on N-Propionyl-L-cysteine for precise and reliable results in advanced studies of metabolism, pharmacology, and drug development, contributing significantly to innovations in health and medicine.