3-Mercaptopropionic Acid

3-Mercaptopropionic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 107-96-0, with the molecular formula C₃H₆O₂S, and a molar mass of 106.15 g/mol.

The molecule contains 12 atoms connected by 11 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 3-sulfanylpropanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.4 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 38.3 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Signal word: Danger

H290 — May be corrosive to metals

H301 — Toxic if swallowed

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318 — Causes serious eye damage

H332 — Harmful if inhaled

H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

H370 — Causes damage to organs

• 📊 PubChem CID 6514 — NIH
• 🔬 NIST WebBook — spectroscopy
• 💊 ChEMBL — bioactivity