(+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid
TL;DR: (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid (CAS 70-49-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H6O4S and molecular weight 149.99867 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-sulfanylbutanedioic acid
Also Known As: Mercaptosuccinic acid, Thiomalic acid, 2-sulfanylbutanedioic acid, 2-Mercaptosuccinic acid, 2-Thiomalic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 149.99867 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 75.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 149.99867 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 133.0 |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)S)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | NJRXVEJTAYWCQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. 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).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid (CAS 70-49-5) has the molecular formula C4H6O4S and a molecular weight of 150 g/mol. Synonyms include Mercaptosuccinic acid and Thiomalic acid.
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 (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid
Property Insights of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid
The XLogP value of -0.4 indicates that (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 75.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
The CAS number of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is 70-49-5.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
The molecular formula of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is C4H6O4S.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
The molecular weight of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is 149.99867 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
(+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. 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 (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for (+-)-Mercaptosuccinic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.