

2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzoic acid
CAS:
Ref. 3D-FM25080


Product Information
Name:2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzoic acid
Synonyms:
- 5-Methoxy-2-Sulfanyl-Benzoic Acid
Brand:Biosynth
Description:2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It has been shown to have affinity for anesthetized humans and positron emission in positron emission tomography (PET) studies. 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzoic acid is used as a research tool for kinetic assays, binding assays, and receptor binding experiments. Studies have also been conducted to determine the uptake of 2-mercapto-5-methoxybenzoic acid in the caudate and putamen regions of monkeys. The level of uptake was found to be similar in both regions.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:184.21 g/mol
Formula:C8H8O3S
Purity:Min. 95%
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H8O3S/c1-11-5-2-3-7(12)6(4-5)8(9)10/h2-4,12H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key:InChIKey=XGRXETKKISMBSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:COc1ccc(S)c(C(=O)O)c1