Description

Methylmercury Cysteine is a well-defined organometallic complex of significant interest in biochemical and environmental research. This compound is crucial for studying the toxicokinetics, metabolic pathways, and biomolecular interactions of methylmercury, a potent neurotoxin. It serves as a vital reference standard and research reagent for scientists in toxicology, environmental chemistry, and analytical method development.

Application

• Reference Standard for Analytical Chemistry: Used for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS) in the detection and quantification of methylmercury species.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in studies to understand the mechanisms of methylmercury toxicity, including its transport across biological membranes and interaction with cellular components.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in research modeling the environmental behavior, bioaccumulation, and biomethylation processes of mercury compounds.
• Biochemical Probe: Utilized to investigate the specific binding and metabolic pathways of methylmercury with biological ligands like amino acids and proteins.
• Method Development: Serves as a critical reagent for developing and optimizing new analytical methods for speciation analysis of mercury in complex matrices.
• Educational & Regulatory Testing: Used in academic settings for advanced chemistry education and by testing laboratories supporting environmental and food safety regulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylmercury Cysteine
CAS No.	12628-19-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9HgNO2S
Molecular Weight	335.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmercury L-cysteine; (S)-2-Amino-3-(((methylmercurio)thio)propanoic acid; Methylmercury(II) cysteine complex; L-Cysteine methylmercury derivative; MeHg-Cys; Methylmercuric cysteine; NSC 163066
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Quality Control

Our Methylmercury Cysteine is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the light-sensitive nature and stability considerations of organomercury compounds, prolonged exposure to light or elevated temperatures should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Water Content (KF)	< 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.