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S-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-L-cysteine

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Storage Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 2152

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2R)-2-amino-3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfanyl]propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
hydroxyethylcysteine
Synonyms
3-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)thio]-L-alanine
3-(β-Hydroxyethylthio)alanine
(S)-2-Hydroxyethyl-L-cysteine
3-(2-Hydroxyethylthio)alanine
(2R)-2-Amino-3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfanyl]propionic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 6367-98-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 192-194°C
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
A metabolite of ethylene oxide.

REFERENCES

  • Guengerich, F., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 4, 168 (1991)
  • Giri, A., et al.: Mutation Res., 339, 1 (1991)
  • Cullinan, D., et al.: J. Mol. Biol., 296, 851(1991)