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alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid

Chemical identity

English namealpha-Hydroxy-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid
English synonyms2-Hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid;alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid;4-methylthio-2-hydroxybutyrate;alpha-hydroxy-gamma-methylthiobutyrate;2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid;Desmeninol;Alimet;2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid;Desmeninol [INN];Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-;MHA acid;2-hydroxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
Chinese nameNot provided
Chinese synonymsNot provided
Chemical categoryOrganic Acids
CAS No.583-91-5
EINECS No.209-523-0
Molecular formulaC5H10O3S
Molecular weight150.2
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

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Performance characteristics

XLogP3 0.2; hydrogen-bond donors 2; hydrogen-bond acceptors 4; TPSA 82.8 A^2; rotatable bonds 4

Application scenarios

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