4-Mercaptobutyric acid - ≥95% , CAS No.13095-73-3

CAS: 13095-73-3 Cat. No.: M478661 Molecular Weight: 120.17 EC Number: 236-013-5
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95%
Synonyms
CHEBI:138400 | DTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N | AM20080221 | 4-Thiobutyric Acid | F20547 | FT-0671084 | gamma-sulfanylbutyric acid | BDBM50311532 | 4-Mercaptobutanoicacid | BUTYRIC ACID, 4-MERCAPTO- | BRN 0773863 | GMBA | MFCD00053842 | A858156 | 4-Mercaptob
Storage
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Why this grade

≥95% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 1 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
CHEBI:138400 | DTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N | AM20080221 | 4-Thiobutyric Acid | F20547 | FT-0671084 | gamma-sulfanylbutyric acid | BDBM50311532 | 4-Mercaptobutanoicacid | BUTYRIC ACID, 4-MERCAPTO- | BRN 0773863 | GMBA | MFCD00053842 | A858156 | 4-Mercaptob
Specifications & Purity
≥95%
Storage
Store at -20°C
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC(CC(=O)O)CS
IUPAC Name4-sulfanylbutanoic acid
InChIKeyDTRIDVOOPAQEEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H8O2S/c5-4(6)2-1-3-7/h7H,1-3H2,(H,5,6)
Isomeric SMILES C(CC(=O)O)CS
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 120.17
Reaxy-Rn 773863
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Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acids and conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentThia fatty acids
Alternative Parents Straight chain fatty acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Alkylthiols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Thia fatty acid - Straight chain fatty acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Alkylthiol - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as thia fatty acids. These are fatty acid derivatives obtained by insertion of a sulfur atom at specific positions in the chain.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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8 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2612531Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2026 M478661
C2612532Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2026 M478661
L2424544Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
L2424545Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
L2424549Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
L2424551Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
L2427014Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
L2427015Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2024 M478661
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
Molecular Weight120.170 g/mol
XLogP30.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass120.025 Da
Monoisotopic Mass120.025 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area38.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity62.700
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Shixin Li, Yuye Yin, Dongmei Hou, Yongchao Jin, Yuan Zhao, Jiangbo Tong, Xu Liu, Guomin Shen, Tongtao Yue, Kang Liu, Yi Gu, Luju Chen, Fangzhe Ren, Jinlin Huang, Jian-Ke Tie, Zhenyu Hao.  (2025)  Selective targeting of coagulation factor X Gla domain by negatively charged gold nanoparticles: a novel method for controlled antithrombotic therapy.  Materials Today Bio,      [PMID:41111485] [10.1016/j.mtbio.2025.102378]
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