1. 3-(Methylthio)propionic acid

3-(Methylthio)propionic acid  (Synonyms: 3-Methylsulfanylpropionic acid)

Cat. No.: HY-101401 Purity: ≥98.0%
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3-(Methylthio)propionic acid is an intermediate in the methionine metabolism.

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3-(Methylthio)propionic acid Chemical Structure

3-(Methylthio)propionic acid Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 646-01-5

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Description

3-(Methylthio)propionic acid is an intermediate in the methionine metabolism.

In Vitro

Methionine has consistently been shown to be the most toxic amino acid in experiments devised to assess the relative toxicity of dietary amino acids. 3-methylthiopropionate is an intermediate in methionine catabolism in rat and monkey liver in vitro. This pathway appears to account for a major portion of methionine oxidation in vitro[1]. Cultures of Streptomyces lincolnensis accumulated 3-methylthioacrylic acid in amounts directly related to the concentration of methionine in the medium. The first intermediate in the pathway may be the keto acid, which is then oxidatively decarboxylated to 3-methylthiopropionic acid[2]. The purified 3-MTPA has antifungal activity in assays using F. oxysporum as a model fungus. Daily measurements of shoot and root length shows severe inhibition of seed germination and root and shoot development at concentrations above 12mg for partially purified extracts[3]. 3-methylthiopropionic acid ethyl ester possesses potential anticarcinogenic properties by inducing differentiation in well-differentiated colon cancer cells. Treatment of RCM-1 cells for 4 days with 3-methylthiopropionic acid ethyl ester between the doses of 0.25 and 2 mM progressively increases the percent area occupied by duct structures relative to the control, and also induces an increase in the number and the maximum diameter of the ducts in each culture plate[4].

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Molecular Weight

120.17

Formula

C4H8O2S

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Appearance

Liquid

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

O=C(O)CCSC

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Pure form -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 25 mg/mL (208.04 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 8.3215 mL 41.6077 mL 83.2154 mL
5 mM 1.6643 mL 8.3215 mL 16.6431 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (832.15 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation
Cell Assay
[4]

RCM-1 cells are each plated into 35-mm plastic culture plates. Twenty-four hours after plating, cells are treated with 3-methylthiopropionic acid ethyl ester in 2 mL of 10% FBS-RPMI+F12 for 4 days, and are counted by using a hemacytometer, after trypsinization with 0.25% trypsin and 1 mM EDTA[4].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O 1 mM 8.3215 mL 41.6077 mL 83.2154 mL 208.0386 mL
5 mM 1.6643 mL 8.3215 mL 16.6431 mL 41.6077 mL
10 mM 0.8322 mL 4.1608 mL 8.3215 mL 20.8039 mL
15 mM 0.5548 mL 2.7738 mL 5.5477 mL 13.8692 mL
20 mM 0.4161 mL 2.0804 mL 4.1608 mL 10.4019 mL
25 mM 0.3329 mL 1.6643 mL 3.3286 mL 8.3215 mL
30 mM 0.2774 mL 1.3869 mL 2.7738 mL 6.9346 mL
40 mM 0.2080 mL 1.0402 mL 2.0804 mL 5.2010 mL
50 mM 0.1664 mL 0.8322 mL 1.6643 mL 4.1608 mL
60 mM 0.1387 mL 0.6935 mL 1.3869 mL 3.4673 mL
80 mM 0.1040 mL 0.5201 mL 1.0402 mL 2.6005 mL
100 mM 0.0832 mL 0.4161 mL 0.8322 mL 2.0804 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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