Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid
TL;DR: Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid (CAS 3375-50-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H6O3S2 and molecular weight 141.97583 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-sulfanylethanesulfonic acid
Also Known As: mesna, coenzyme M, 2-Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid, 2-sulfanylethanesulfonic acid, reduced coenzyme M
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O3S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 141.97583 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 63.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 141.97583 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 118.0 |
| SMILES | C(CS(=O)(=O)O)S |
| InChIKey | ZNEWHQLOPFWXOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 3375-50-6 and the molecular formula C2H6O3S2 and a molecular weight of 141.98 g/mol. Synonyms include mesna and coenzyme M.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid
Property Insights of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid
The XLogP value of -0.6 indicates that Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 63.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
The CAS number of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is 3375-50-6.
What is the molecular formula of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
The molecular formula of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is C2H6O3S2.
What is the molecular weight of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
The molecular weight of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is 141.97583 g/mol.
What are the applications of Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Mercaptoethanesulfonic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.