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4-Mercaptophenylacetic Acid

Catalog No. M254550 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 39161-84-7 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-(4-sulfanylphenyl)acetic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(4-sulfanylphenyl)acetic acid
Synonyms
4-Mercaptobenzeneacetate

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 39161-84-7

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point 70-72°C
Solubility Dichloromethane
Solubility Ethanol
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
A redox buffer that increases the folding rate of disulfide-containing proteins realative to traditional buffers such as glutathione and glutathione-disulfide. A useful synthetic intermediate for the preparation of novel antiinflammatory agents.

REFERENCES

  • Gough, J.D., et al.: JACS, 124 (15)
  • 3885 (2002)