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.