Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Methyl-2-sulfanylpropanoic acid (CAS: 4695-31-2)?
Answer
2-Methyl-2-sulfanylpropanoic acid is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 140.24 g/mol. It has a pKa of approximately 6.3. The compound is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, and shows a moderate reactivity towards bases and reducing agents.
About
CAS No
4695-31-2
English Name
2-Methyl-2-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2S
Molecular Weight
120.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C(=O)O)S
InChIKey
JTMBCYAUSCBSEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
