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Usage

Uses

Used in Industrial Applications:
3-(Hexylthio)propionic acid is used as a lubricant additive, enhancing the performance and lifespan of lubricants by reducing friction and wear. It also serves as a stabilizer, helping to maintain the consistency and effectiveness of various products over time. Furthermore, it acts as a corrosion inhibitor, protecting metal surfaces from degradation and rust.
Used in the Food Industry:
As a flavoring agent, 3-(Hexylthio)propionic acid contributes to the taste and aroma of various food products, enhancing the overall sensory experience for consumers.
Used in Pharmaceutical Applications:
Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, 3-(Hexylthio)propionic acid has potential uses in the development of pharmaceutical products, particularly for treating infections caused by resistant strains of bacteria and fungi.
However, it is crucial to handle 3-(Hexylthio)propionic acid with care, as it can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact. Proper safety measures should be taken to minimize any adverse effects.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H18O2S/c1-2-3-4-5-7-12-8-6-9(10)11/h2-8H2,1H3,(H,10,11)

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Downstream Products

• 126740-36-1 hexylthiopropionic acid phenylhydrazide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Phototriggered base proliferation: A powerful 365 nm LED photoclick tool for nucleophile-initiated thiol-Michael addition reaction

Photocaged amines (PCAs) can allow a spatiotemporal control of the highly versatile and widely implemented nucleophile-catalyzed thiol-Michael addition reaction. However, a major challenge with most PCAs is that their relatively low quantum yields easily lead to low photosensitivity, especially under the radiation of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In this paper, the phototriggered base proliferation (PBP) reaction as a powerful 365 nm LED photoclick tool is presented for the nucleophile-initiated thiol-Michael addition reaction. Compared to the PCA system, the advantages of this approach lie in its enhanced photosensitivity, increased reaction rate and elevated conversion. Finally, due to the persistent interactions of the produced longeval amine, remarkable post conversion was thus initially achieved after irradiation.

Fluoride ion-catalyzed conjugate addition for easy synthesis of 3-sulfanylpropionic acid from thiol and α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid

3-Sulfanylpropionic acids are obtained in excellent yields by proceeding through a simple, mild, and efficient procedure utilizing tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF) as catalyst.

An improved and green preparation of 3-(alkylthio)propionic acids

An efficient, facile microwave-assisted synthesis has been developed for the preparation of unsymmetrical sulfide derivatives from 3-mercaptopropionic acid and a wide variety of alkyl, allyl or aryl chlorides or bromides. The synthesis performed in ethanol at 80 or 120 °C using sodium hydroxide as a base, selectively without an offensive smell, generates 3-(alkylthio)propionic acids in good yields. Effects of reaction components, temperature, and the heating technique on the formation of the product and side-products were studied.