Product Identification

Product Name

L-2-Oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid

Synonyms

4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, (R)-
L-2-Oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid

CAS

19771-63-2

Formula

C4H5NO3S

Molecular Weight

147.15

RTECS

XJ5426650

Merck

12,7084

Beilstein/Gmelin

4179169

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White solid, packaged under an inert gas.

Solubility in water

Very soluble

Melting Point

171 - 173

Density

1.582 g/cm3 (20 C)

pKa/pKb

3.15 (pKa)

Partition Coefficient

-1.11

Usage

A cell-permeable, non-toxic thiazolidine procysteine antioxidant that increases intracellular glutathione levels.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Refrigerate (+4 C). Protect from moisture.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

This product is stable for 2 years as supplied. Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.