1-(Mercaptomethyl)cyclopropaneacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R006469
• CAS Number: 162515-68-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2S
• Molecular Weight: 146.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[1-(mercaptomethyl)cyclopropyl]acetic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[1-(sulfanylmethyl)cyclopropyl]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2S/c7-5(8)3-6(4-9)1-2-6/h9H,1-4H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: VFAXPOVKNPTBTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC1(CC(=O)O)CS

1-(Mercaptomethyl)cyclopropaneacetic acid (Cat No.: R006469) is a sulfur-containing organic compound featuring a cyclopropane ring substituted with a mercaptomethyl (-CH₂SH) group and an acetic acid moiety. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including certain antiviral drugs like telaprevir. The thiol group offers reactive potential for forming disulfide bonds or for further chemical derivatization, while the strained cyclopropane ring contributes to unique conformational and electronic properties. This compound is valuable in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry.