3-Mercaptopyruvic acid
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3-Mercaptopyruvic acid | |
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IUPAC name | 3-mercapto-2-oxopropanoic acid |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [2464-23-5] |
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MeSH | |
SMILES | C(C(=O)C(=O)O)S |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C3H4O3S |
Molar mass | 120.12706 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
3-mercaptopyruvic acid is an intermediate in cysteine metabolism.