3-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID
Synonym
3-MPA, Thiolpropionic acid,
3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid,
beta-Mercaptopropionic acid
CAS #
107-96-0
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2S
Molecular Weight
106.14 g/mol
Appearance
Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor
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Applications:
1. Used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
2. Commonly employed as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of thiol-functionalized molecules.
3. Can be used as a stabilizer for polymers and other chemical reactions.