Technical Data

005698
CAS Number
4337-33-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C5H11ClO2S
Molecular Weight
170.66
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
(2-Carboxyethyl)dimethylsulfonium Chloride
Dimethyl-β-propiothetin Chloride; Dimethyl-β-propiothetin Hydrochloride;

(2-Carboxyethyl)dimethylsulfonium Chloride is the hydrochloride salt of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate , a metabolite produced primarily by marine phytoplankton and is the main precursor to the climatically important gas dimethylsulfide (DMS).

Form
White Solid
Melting Point
128-130°C
Solubility
DMSO, Methanol, Water

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Reisch, C.R. et al.: Front. Microb. Physiol. Metab., 1, 172 (2011); Groene, T. et al.: J. Plant Physiol., 138, 85 (1991); Tocher, C.S. et al.: Can. J. Biochem. Physiol., 44, 519 (1966);
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