Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-3-(2-Sulfanyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(trimethylammonio)propanoate (CAS: 497-30-3)?
Answer
This compound is a zwitterionic organic molecule with the chemical formula C6H12N3O2S. It features a propanoate backbone, an imidazole ring with a sulfanyl (thiol) group at position 2, and a trimethylammonium functional group. It is a solid at room temperature, soluble in water, and exhibits acidic and basic properties due to its ionized structure, making it valuable in chemical research and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
497-30-3
English Name
(2S)-3-(2-Sulfanyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(trimethylammonio)propanoate
Molecular Formula
C9H15N3O2S
Molecular Weight
229.3 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)[C@@H]([N+](C)(C)C)Cc1c[nH]c(=S)[nH]1
InChIKey
SSISHJJTAXXQAX-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
