Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate
Agent Name
Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate
CAS Number
2935-90-2
Formula
C4-H8-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Mercaptopropionic acid methyl ester; Methyl mercaptopropionate; Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, methyl ester; Propionic acid, 3-mercapto-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with a stench; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes tremor, convulsions, and dyspnea in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats; [RTECS] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,720 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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