Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoate

Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoate

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CAS 4857-44-7

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Overview

Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoate (Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-(calcium hydroxymethionine)) is a solid, water-soluble, weakly acidic nutrition enhancer (based on its pKa). This compound, also known as 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid, has been primarily detected in urine and is mainly located in the cytoplasm and adiposome of cells.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H18CaO6S2
Molecular Weight338.45
CAS Numbers4857-44-7
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES Code[Ca++].CSCCC(O)C([O-])=O.CSCCC(O)C([O-])=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Lingwood D, et al. Lipid rafts as a membrane-organizing principle. Science. 2010 Jan 1;327[5961] 46-50.