Compound Q&A
How is 3-(Sulfosulfanyl)-L-alanine (CAS: 1637-71-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(Sulfosulfanyl)-L-alanine can be synthesized via chemical modification of L-alanine. Common methods involve the reaction of L-alanine with sodium sulfosuccinimide, followed by acid workup. The synthesis yields a high purity product with good selectivity, though the overall yield can be improved with optimized reaction conditions and purification steps.
About
CAS No
1637-71-4
English Name
3-(Sulfosulfanyl)-L-alanine
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO5S2
Molecular Weight
201.23 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)N)SS(=O)(=O)O
InChIKey
NOKPBJYHPHHWAN-REOHCLBHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 19:39
