2-Mercaptopropionic acid (C3H6O2S)

2-Mercaptopropionic acid (C3H6O2S; CAS 79-42-5) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 2-Mercaptopropionic acid presents a C3 framework, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 2-Mercaptopropionic acid
CAS: 79-42-5
Formula: C3H6O2S
Approx. MW: 106.14
SMILES: CC(S)C(=O)O
PubChem CID: 62326
Approx. carbons: C3

2-Mercaptopropionic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Common names: 2-Mercaptopropionic acid; Thiolactic acid; 79-42-5; 2-Mercaptopropanoic acid; 2-Thiolactic acid; alpha-Mercaptopropionic acid; PROPANOIC ACID, 2-MERCAPTO-; Propionic acid, 2-mercapto-; O5U6967KGF; CHEBI:47872
Molecular weight: 106.15
Exact mass: 106.01
InChIKey: PMNLUUOXGOOLSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 12 °C
Boiling point: 117.00 °C. @ 16.00 mm Hg
Density: 1.192-1.200

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Mercaptopropionic acid?

2-Mercaptopropionic acid has molecular formula C3H6O2S. Molecular weight about 106.14 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Mercaptopropionic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Mercaptopropionic acid is 79-42-5.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.