67787

N-(Methyl)mercaptoacetamide

≥97.0% (RT)

• Synonym(s): N-(Methyl)thioglycolamide
• Linear Formula: HSCH₂CONHCH₃
• CAS Number: 20938-74-3
• Molecular Weight: 105.16
• Beilstein: 1740652
• MDL number: MFCD00042981
• PubChem Substance ID: 57652110
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥97.0% (RT)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.523
• bp: 83-85 °C/0.3 mmHg
• density: 1.19 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CNC(=O)CS
• InChI: 1S/C3H7NOS/c1-4-3(5)2-6/h6H,2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)
• InChI key: NSJNRJYQQPRCLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

N-(Methyl)mercaptoacetamide is a reducing agent that reacts with methionine sulfoxide moieties. N-(Methyl)mercaptoacetamide may be used as a reference material in assays wherein this molecule is an expected leaving group. N-(Methyl)mercaptoacetamide is used in various zinc complexes to study metalloprotein structure and interactions.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves