3- (Methylthio) propionic acid
3- (Methylthio) propionic acid is an intermediate in the methionine metabolism.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
646-01-5
Product Name Alternative
3-Methylsulfanylpropionic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H290, H314
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Fungal
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/3-_Methylthio_propionic_acid.html
Purity
98.97
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 250 mg/mL|H2O : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)CCSC
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2S
Molecular Weight
120.17
Precautions
H290, H314
References & Citations
[1]Steele RD, et al. Identification of 3-methylthiopropionic acid as an intermediate in mammalian methioninemetabolism in vitro. J Biol Chem. 1978 Nov 10;253 (21) :7844-50.|[2]Surette R, et al. Formation of 3-methylthioacrylic acid from methionine by Streptomyces lincolnensis. Isolation of a peroxidase. J Antibiot (Tokyo) . 1976 Jun;29 (6) :646-52.|[3]Kim YC, et al. 3-methylthiopropanoic acid produced by Enterobacter intermedium 60-2G inhibits fungal growth and weed seedling development. J Antibiot (Tokyo) . 2003 Feb;56 (2) :177-80.|[4]Nakamura Y, et al. 3-Methylthiopropionic acid ethyl ester, isolated from Katsura-uri (Japanese pickling melon, Cucumis melo var. conomon), enhanced differentiation in human colon cancer cells. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 May 14;56 (9) :2977-84.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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