3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

Basic Information of 3-MPA

3-Mercaptopropionic Acid (CAS No. 107-96-0) is manufactured to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring high purity and consistent performance for your specific industrial and research requirements:

CAS No.:	107-96-0
EC No.:	203-537-0
Linear Formula:	HSCH₂CH₂COOH
Molecular Weight:	106.14
Appearance:	Colorless to light yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent odor (typical of thiols).
Odor:	Strong, unpleasant, sulfur-like odor.
Melting Point:	15-18 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	110-111 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density:	1.218 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility:	Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and other organic solvents.
Flash Point:	201 °F
Purity:	Corrosive liquid with a strong, reducing nature due to the thiol group.
RIDADR:	UN 2922 8,6.1/PG 2
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid (3-MPA)

The dual functionality of 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a reactive thiol group, drives its utilization in a wide array of applications:

1. Polymerization Regulator:

   3-MPA acts as a chain transfer agent and polymerization regulator in various polymerization processes, controlling the molecular weight of polymers and influencing their final properties.

2. Antioxidant and Stabilizer:

   The thiol group in 3-MPA allows it to function as an effective antioxidant, scavenging free radicals and inhibiting oxidative degradation in various formulations, including polymers and other susceptible materials.

3. Pharmaceutical Intermediate:

   3-MPA is a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of numerous pharmaceutical compounds, often utilized to introduce sulfur-containing moieties into drug molecules, impacting their biological activity and pharmacokinetic properties.

4. Biocide Intermediate:

   It serves as a precursor in the production of certain biocides and antimicrobial agents, leveraging the reactivity of the thiol group to create compounds with specific biological activities.

5. Surface Modification and Ligand Chemistry:

   The thiol group readily binds to metal surfaces, making 3-MPA useful for surface modification in nanotechnology and materials science. It also serves as a ligand in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and coordination complexes.

6. Specialty Chemical Synthesis:

   3-MPA is a versatile building block for the synthesis of a wide range of specialty chemicals, including thioesters, thioethers, and other sulfur-containing organic compounds used in various industrial processes and research applications.

• Exceptional Purity & Consistency: Our 3-MPA is manufactured to high purity standards, ensuring reliable and effective performance in your sensitive applications and research.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Corrosive (GHS05), Acute Toxicity (GHS06), Irritant (GHS07)

• Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin; may cause respiratory irritation.

• UN Number: UN 2922

• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances), 6.1 (Toxic Substances)

• Packing Group: II