S-(2-Carboxyethyl)-L-cysteine

• CAT Number: I043235
• CAS Number: 4033-46-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H11NO4S
• Molecular Weight: 193.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-amino-3-(2-carboxyethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO4S/c7-4(6(10)11)3-12-2-1-5(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: FBPINGSGHKXIQA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• SMILES: C(CSC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O

S-(2-Carboxyethyl)-L-cysteine（Cat No.:I043235）is a modified form of the amino acid L-cysteine, where the sulfur atom is conjugated with a 2-carboxyethyl group. This modification enhances the compound’s stability and reactivity, making it useful in various biochemical and pharmaceutical applications. The 2-carboxyethyl group adds additional functional sites that can be utilized in peptide synthesis or as a precursor for the development of bioactive compounds. S-(2-Carboxyethyl)-L-cysteine is particularly useful for studying cellular processes involving cysteine, such as redox regulation and protein synthesis, and may be involved in metabolic and antioxidant pathways.