Compound Q&A
What is 3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid (CAS: 107-96-0)?
Answer
3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid, with the CAS number 107-96-0, is a thiol compound that contains a sulfhydryl group (-SH) attached to a three-carbon chain. It is also known as 3-mercapto-propanoic acid. This compound is a colorless liquid with a characteristic sulfur odor and is soluble in water. It is commonly used as a precursor in organic synthesis due to its reactivity and functional group versatility.
About
CAS No
107-96-0
English Name
3-Sulfanylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2S
Molecular Weight
106.146 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CCS
InChIKey
DKIDEFUBRARXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07