
CAS Number1187-84-4
SynonymsL-methylcysteine; (2R)-2-(Methylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid; S-METHYL-CYSTEINE; H-Cys(Me)-OH; SMC; Methylcysteine; DL-S-Methyl-cysteine; N-Methyl-L-cystein; (R)-N-Methylcysteine; S-Methyl-L-cysteine; (2R)-2-amino-3-methylsulfanyl-propionic acid; EINECS 214-701-6; L-Cysteine,S-methyl; N-Méthyl-L-cystéine; N-Methyl-L-cysteine; H-L-CYS(ME)-OH; MFCD00002612; (R)-2-Amino-3-(methylmercapto)propionic acid SMLC; S-Methyl-L-Cys-OH
Molecular FormulaCH3SCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
Molecular Weight135.18
Purity98.00%
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point242.8±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point~240 °C (dec.)
Appearancepowder
EINECS214-701-6
Symbol
Signal WordWarning
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1187-84-4 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9026394 |
| Chinese Name | S-甲基-L-半胱氨酸 |
| Synonyms | L-methylcysteine; (2R)-2-(Methylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid; S-METHYL-CYSTEINE; H-Cys(Me)-OH; SMC; Methylcysteine; DL-S-Methyl-cysteine; N-Methyl-L-cystein; (R)-N-Methylcysteine; S-Methyl-L-cysteine; (2R)-2-amino-3-methylsulfanyl-propionic acid; EINECS 214-701-6; L-Cysteine,S-methyl; N-Méthyl-L-cystéine; N-Methyl-L-cysteine; H-L-CYS(ME)-OH; MFCD00002612; (R)-2-Amino-3-(methylmercapto)propionic acid SMLC; S-Methyl-L-Cys-OH |
| Molecular Formula | CH3SCH2CH(NH2)CO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 135.18 |
| Purity | 98.00 |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 242.8±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | ~240 °C (dec.) |
| Appearance | powder |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, store at -20 ºC |
| Application | S-Methyl-L-cysteine is a natural product and a substrate for methionine sulfur oxide reductase A (MSRA) in the catalytic antioxidant system. It has antioxidant, neuroprotective and weight loss effec |
| EINECS | 214-701-6 |
| PubChem ID | 24897098 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002612 |
| SMILES | CSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O |
| InChI | 1S/C4H9NO2S/c1-8-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1 |
| InChI Key | IDIDJDIHTAOVLG-VKHMYHEASA-N |
| Beilstein/REAXYS | 1721675 |
| NACRES Code | NA.26 |
| eCl@ss | 32160406 |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |
| Hazard Symbols | transportation |
| MSDS | msds/26394_1_1187_84_4.pdf |
| Bioactivity | S-Methyl-L-cysteine is a natural product that acts as a substrate in the catalytic antioxidant system mediated by methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA), with antioxidative, neuroprotective, and anti-obesity activities. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease Research Areas >> Neurological Disease Natural Products >> Others In Vivo S-Methyl-L-cysteine (100 mg/kg) results in significant attenuation of plasma glucose, insulin, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, insulin resistance and improved antioxidant enzyme activities[1]. References [1]. Thomas S, et al. Effect of s-methyl-L-cysteine on oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance in male wistar rats fed with high fructose diet. Iran J Med Sci. 2015 Jan;40(1):45-50. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 242.8±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg Melting Point ~240 °C (dec.) Molecular Formula C4H9NO2S Molecular Weight 135.185 Flash Point 100.7±24.6 °C Exact Mass 135.035400 PSA 88.62000 LogP 0.47 Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C Index of Refraction 1.509 InChIKey IDIDJDIHTAOVLG-VKHMYHEASA-N SMILES CSCC(N)C(=O)O Storage condition -20°C |
| Use of | S-Methyl-L-cysteine is a natural product that acts as a substrate in the catalytic antioxidant system mediated by methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA), with antioxidative, neuroprotective, and anti-obesity activities. Properties Articles34 Name S-methyl-L-cysteine Synonym More Synonyms S-Methyl-L-cysteine Biological Activity Description S-Methyl-L-cysteine is a natural product that acts as a substrate in the catalytic antioxidant system mediated by methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA), with antioxidative, neuroprotective, and anti-obesity activities. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease Research Areas >> Neurological Disease Natural Products >> Others References [1]. Thomas S, et al. Effect of s-methyl-L-cysteine on oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance in male wistar rats fed with high fructose diet. Iran J Med Sci. 2015 Jan;40(1):45-50. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula C4H9NO2S Exact Mass 135.035400 PSA 88.62000 Index of Refraction 1.509 InChIKey IDIDJDIHTAOVLG-VKHMYHEASA-N SMILES CSCC(N)C(=O)O |
| Transport Info | Shipping Name: UN |
| MSDS Transport Info | Module 14. Shipping information 14.1 UN dangerous goods number European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.2 United Nations shipping name European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: Non-dangerous goods IMDG Code: Non-dangerous goods International air transport dangerous goods regulations: non-dangerous goods 14.3 Transport hazard categories European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.4 Package group European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.5 Environmental hazards European Land Transport Danger Regulations: No International Maritime Danger Regulations International Air Transport Danger Regulations: No Marine pollutants (yes/no): No 14.6 Special reminder to users No data available |
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