Products 74431-52-0

CAS 74431-52-0 is the registry number for (R)-3-(Acetylthio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, 98+%. Offered by: Chemat Brand. Available pack sizes: on request.

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(R)-3-(acetylthio)isobutyric acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is isobutyric acid in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups has been replaced by an acetylthio group (the R enantiomer). It is an important intermediate for the preparation of various angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril and alacepril. It is a monocarboxylic acid and a thioacetate ester.

Source: ChEBI

Identity
Molecular formulaC6H10O3S
Molecular weight162.21 g/mol
IUPAC name(2R)-3-acetylsulfanyl-2-methylpropanoic acid
InChIKeyVFVHNRJEYQGRGE-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILESC[C@@H](CSC(=O)C)C(=O)O

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