
Catalog Number	AR003KBF
Chemical Name	3-MERCAPTO-N-METHYL PROPANAMIDE
CAS Number	52334-99-3
Molecular Formula	C4H9NOS
Molecular Weight	119.1854
MDL Number	MFCD01756800
SMILES	CNC(=O)CCS

3-Mercapto-N-methylpropanamide, also known as $name$, serves a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Due to its unique structure, this compound is widely utilized as a key intermediate in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. In chemical synthesis, $name$ acts as a valuable thiol-containing compound that can participate in a variety of reactions. Its thiol group allows for efficient functionalization through thiol-ene, thiol-ene-amine, and thiol-acrylate reactions, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with improved selectivity and efficiency. Furthermore, the N-methylpropanamide moiety in $name$ provides stability and enhances the compound's reactivity in a range of synthetic transformations. This functionality is particularly useful in the modification of peptides, natural products, and other organic molecules, making it an indispensable tool for chemical synthesis laboratories across the globe.