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MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID

CAS NUMBER: 107-96-0

EC UMBER: 203-537-0

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C3H6O2S

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 106.15

IUPAC NAME: 3-sulfanylpropanoic acid

Mercaptopropionic Acid is an organosulfur compound with the formula HSCH2CH2CO2H. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is a bifunctional molecule, containing both carboxylic acid and thiol groups. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is a colorless oil. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is derived from the addition of hydrogen sulfide to acrylic acid.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is competitive inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase, and therefore acts as a convulsant. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid has higher potency and faster onset of action compared to allylglycine.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is used to prepare hydrophilic gold nanoparticles, exploiting the affinity of gold for sulfur ligands.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is a natural product found in Synechococcus elongatus and Bos taurus

Mercaptopropionic Acid is a mercaptopropanoic acid that is propanoic acid carrying a sulfanyl group at position 3. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid has a role as an algal metabolite. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is a conjugate acid of a 3-mercaptopropionate.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is an inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid decreases the Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid concentration in the brain, thereby causing convulsions.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used as a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) with a thiol and carboxylic groups. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid has short carbon chains and is mainly used as a capping agent on a variety of nanoparticles.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used to produce hydrophilic SAMs, which are terminated with carboxylic acids and can be further functionalized to introduce more complex end groups such as enzymes for biosensor applications. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is capped on ZnSe quantum dots for the electrochemical detection of dopamine. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used as a capping agent on CdTe quantum dot nanocrystals (QD NCs) for use as labeling materials in biomedical applications. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid can also be used to modify the surface of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3) in the extraction and preconcentration of Al3+ and Cr3+ ions from different biological samples.
Mercaptopropionic Acid and its derivatives are main materials for the synthesis of PVC-stabilizers and are used as chain transfer and cross-linking agents in polymerizations. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is also useful as ion exchange catalysts, coupling agents, and in UV-curable formulations. 3-Mercaptopropionic acid butyl ester is a clear, near water-white liquid with strong odor used as a basic material in the production of PVC stabilizers.
Mercaptopropionic Acid and its derivatives are used as a primary or secondary antioxidant and color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, rubbers, polyesters and soap industry. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is also used as an intermediate for the synthesis of organic compounds. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is approved to use in food packaging. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as stabilizers in oils, lubricants, sealants, and adhesives. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is active ingredients of biocides can be used in personal care products.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Mercaptopropionic Acid's unique reducing properties make it an ideal candidate for a wide variety of chemical reactions including addition, elimination, or cyclization reactions. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid's thiol-group (-SH) will react in the presence of bases, acids, ketone groups or organic halogens. 
In the presence of alcohols or amines, the carboxylic group will react preferentially.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used in the production of PVC stabilizers, which are used as chain transfer agents in polymerizations. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as primary or secondary, color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers.

Other Uses:
-depilating agents
-depilatories
-hair straightening agents
-hair waving agents
-reducing agents


Mercaptopropionic Acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used in the production of PVC stabilizers, which are used as chain transfer agents in polymerizations. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as primary or secondary, color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid acts as a sulfide ion equivalent and is utilized in the preparation of diaryl sulfide from aryl iodide.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used in the production of PVC stabilizers


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: 

-Molecular Weight: 106.15    

-XLogP3: 0.4    

-Exact Mass: 106.00885060    

-Monoisotopic Mass: 106.00885060    

-Topological Polar Surface Area: 38.3 Ų

-Physical Description: Clear colourless to pale yellow oily liquid

-Color: Clear colourless to pale yellow 

-Form: oily liquid

-Odor: Sulfide like odor

-Taste: Roasted sulphureous aroma

-Flash Point: 93 °C

-Solubility: Practically insoluble or insoluble in water

-Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mmHg

-LogP: 0.430

-Chemical Classes: Other Classes -> Organic Acids

-Molar mass: 106.14 g·mol−1

-Density: 1.218

-Melting point: 16.9 °C

-Boiling point: 111 °C 

-Solubility: ether, benzene, alcohol, water

-Acidity (pKa): 4.34

-Refractive index (nD): 1.4911 at 21 °C


Mercaptopropionic Acid is a bifunctional molecule, containing both carboxylic acid and thiol groups. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is a colorless oil. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is derived from the addition of hydrogen sulfide to acrylic acid.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is competitive inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase, and therefore acts as a convulsant. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid has higher potency and faster onset of action compared to allylglycine.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is used to prepare hydrophilic gold nanoparticles, exploiting the affinity of gold for sulfur ligands.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is a natural product found in Synechococcus elongatus and Bos taurus


CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 

-Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2    

-Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3    

-Rotatable Bond Count: 2        

-Heavy Atom Count: 6    

-Formal Charge: 0    

-Complexity: 52.8    

-Isotope Atom Count: 0    

-Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1    

-Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes


Mercaptopropionic Acid is a mercaptopropanoic acid that is propanoic acid carrying a sulfanyl group at position 3. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid has a role as an algal metabolite. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is an inhibitor of glutamate decarboxylase. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid has short carbon chains and is mainly used as a capping agent on a variety of nanoparticles.
Mercaptopropionic Acid is used as a capping agent on CdTe quantum dot nanocrystals (QD NCs) for use as labeling materials in biomedical applications. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid can also be used to modify the surface of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3) in the extraction and preconcentration of Al3+ and Cr3+ ions from different biological samples.
Mercaptopropionic Acid and its derivatives are main materials for the synthesis of PVC-stabilizers and are used as chain transfer and cross-linking agents in polymerizations. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is also useful as ion exchange catalysts, coupling agents, and in UV-curable formulations. 3-Mercaptopropionic acid butyl ester is a clear, near water-white liquid with strong odor used as a basic material in the production of PVC stabilizers.
Mercaptopropionic Acid and its derivatives are used as a primary or secondary antioxidant and color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, rubbers, polyesters and soap industry. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is also used as an intermediate for the synthesis of organic compounds. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is approved to use in food packaging. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as stabilizers in oils, lubricants, sealants, and adhesives. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid is active ingredients of biocides can be used in personal care products.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Mercaptopropionic Acid's unique reducing properties make it an ideal candidate for a wide variety of chemical reactions including addition, elimination, or cyclization reactions. 

Mercaptopropionic Acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as primary or secondary, color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers.

Mercaptopropionic Acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. 
Mercaptopropionic Acid can be used as primary or secondary, color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers. 


SYNONYMS: 

3-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID
3-Mercaptopropanoic acid
107-96-0
3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid
3-Thiopropionic acid
beta-Mercaptopropionic acid
3-Thiopropanoic acid
Mercaptopropionic acid
Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-
3MPA
beta-Thiopropionic acid
Propionic acid, 3-mercapto-
2-Mercaptoethanecarboxylic acid
Hydracrylic acid, 3-thio-
beta-Mercaptopropanoic acid
Thiohydracrylic acid
3-Thiolpropanoic acid
3-thiohydracrylic acid
3-Mercaptopropionicacid
3-mercapto-propionic acid
.beta.-Thiopropionic acid
.beta.-Mercaptopropionic acid
Propionic acid, 3-mercpato-
HSDB 5381
3 Mercaptopropionic Acid
BMPA
ss--Thiopropionic acid
3-mercaptopropanic acid
Sugammadex Impurity 60
betamercaptopropionic acid
3-mercapto-propanoic acid
ss--Mercaptopropanoic acid
ss--Mercaptopropionic acid
EC 203-537-0
3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid #
.beta.-Mercaptopropanoic acid
4-03-00-00726 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
3-Mercaptopropanoic acid, 9CI
3-Mercaptopropionic acid, 98%
3-Mercaptopropionic acid, >=99%
Thiopropionic acid; 3-Thiopropanoic acid; beta-Mercaptopropionic acid
3-Mercaptopropionic acid, >=99.0% (HPLC)
Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, coco alkyl esters
3-Dimethylamino-2-methylpropylchloridehydrochloride
3 Mercaptopropanoic Acid
3 Mercaptopropionic Acid
3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid
3-Mercaptopropionic Acid
Acid, 3-Mercaptopropanoic
Acid, 3-Mercaptopropionic
beta Mercaptopropionate
beta-Mercaptopropionate
hydracrylic acid, 3-thio-
2-mercaptoethanecarboxylic acid
3-mercaptopropanoic acid
beta-mercaptopropionic acid
3-mercaptopropionicacid
propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-
propanoicacid, 3-mercapto-
propionic acid, 3-mercapto-
3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
3-thiohydracrylic acid
3-thiolpropanoic acid
3-thiopropanoic acid
3-thiopropionic acid

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