4-Mercaptobutanoic acid

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4-Mercaptobutanoic acid Structure
4-Mercaptobutanoic acid structure
Common Name 4-Mercaptobutanoic acid
CAS Number 13095-73-3 Molecular Weight 120.170
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 262.5±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H8O2S Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 112.6±22.6 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 262.5±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H8O2S
Molecular Weight 120.170
Flash Point 112.6±22.6 °C
Exact Mass 120.024498
PSA 76.10000
LogP 0.69
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.494
InChIKey DTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(O)CCCS

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
ET5100000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Butyric acid, 4-mercapto-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
13095-73-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0773863
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C4-H8-O2-S

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
135 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - changes in motor activity (specific assay)
REFERENCE :
BCPCA6 Biochemical Pharmacology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.1- 1958- Volume(issue)/page/year: 18,2605,1969 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X1360 No. of Facilities: 13 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 39 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/38
RIDADR UN 3334
HS Code 2930909090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2930909090
Summary 2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 4-Mercaptobutanoic acidBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inhibition of Haemophilus influenzae recombinant DapE
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Succinyl-diaminopimelate desuccinylase
External Id: CHEMBL1101552
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Butanoic acid,4-mercapto
4-Sulfanylbutanoic acid
3-mercaptomethyl propionic acid
4-Mercaptobutanoic acid
GMBA
EINECS 236-013-5
4-MercaptobutyricAcid
BUTYRIC ACID,4-MERCAPTO
4-Thiobutyric Acid

 4-Mercaptobutanoic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 76.10000.
Q: What is the LogP of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: LogP of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 0.69.
Q: What is the English name of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: The English name of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 13095-73-3.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is C4H8O2S.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is DTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: Molecular weight of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 120.170.
Q: What English synonyms does 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid: Butanoic acid,4-mercapto, 4-Sulfanylbutanoic acid, 3-mercaptomethyl propionic acid, 4-Mercaptobutanoic acid, GMBA, EINECS 236-013-5, 4-MercaptobutyricAcid, BUTYRIC ACID,4-MERCAPTO, 4-Thiobutyric Acid.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is O=C(O)CCCS.
Q: What is the boiling point of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 4-sulfanylbutanoic acid is 262.5±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

 4-Mercaptobutanoic acidfactory

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