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Mercamine ascorbate

Also known as 2-aminoethanethiol, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one, beta-Mercaptoaethylamin ascorbinat, Ascorbic acid, salt with 2-aminoethanethiol, L-

CAS 16031-82-6Formula C8H15NO6SMolar mass 253.28 g/mol
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Mercamine ascorbate chemical structure, C8H15NO6S, CAS 16031-82-6
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CAS number
16031-82-6
Formula
C8H15NO6S
Molar mass
253.28 g/mol
HS code
293220
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Mercamine ascorbate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Mercamine ascorbate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H15NO6S and a molar mass of 253.28 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 16031-82-6. The IUPAC name is 2-aminoethanethiol, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-aminoethanethiol, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
CAS number
16031-82-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C8H15NO6S
InChIKey
NQEDADDMLOPGQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O6.C2H7NS/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;3-1-2-4/h2,5,7-10H,1H2;4H,1-3H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(CS)N.C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-aminoethanethiol, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
  • beta-Mercaptoaethylamin ascorbinat
  • Ascorbic acid, salt with 2-aminoethanethiol, L-
  • 2-Aminoethane-1-thiol--hex-1-enofuranos-3-ulose (1/1)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
253.28 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
253.062 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.53calc.
Topological polar surface area
133.2 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
8calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
16calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.63calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1C=CCO1

O=C1C=CCO1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the 2(5H)-Furanone ring system.

877 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Mercamine ascorbate is traded under.

HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Mercamine ascorbate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Mercamine ascorbate?

Mercamine ascorbate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H15NO6S and a molar mass of 253.28 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 16031-82-6. The IUPAC name is 2-aminoethanethiol, 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

What is the CAS number of Mercamine ascorbate?

The CAS registry number of Mercamine ascorbate is 16031-82-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Mercamine ascorbate?

The molecular formula of Mercamine ascorbate is C8H15NO6S and its molar mass is 253.28 g/mol.

What is Mercamine ascorbate used for?

Known uses and roles of Mercamine ascorbate include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Mercamine ascorbate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Mercamine ascorbate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Mercamine ascorbate?

Mercamine ascorbate is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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