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(Methylthio)acetic acid

99%

Synonym(s):

(Methylmercapto)acetic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2COOH
CAS Number:
2444-37-3
Molecular Weight:
106.14
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24862081
EC Number:
219-483-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1740201
MDL number:
MFCD00075444
Assay:
99%
Form:
liquid
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assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.495 (lit.)

bp

130-131 °C/27 mmHg (lit.)

mp

13-14 °C (lit.)

density

1.219 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CSCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O2S/c1-6-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)

InChI key

HGTBAIVLETUVCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Formation of complexes of methyl thioacetate and copper(II) has been investigated. (Methylthio)acetic acid is an irreversible inhibitor of sarcosine oxidase and is effective in preventing the complete enzyme inactivation during modification.

Application

(Methylthio)acetic acid may be used in the synthesis of (5S,6S,8S)-8-acetoxy-6-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-1-[(methylthio)-acetyl]-1-azaspiro[4.4]nonane.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

230.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

110 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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