Description

S-(4-Fluorophenyl)Mercapturic Acid is a specialized mercapturic acid derivative, a key metabolite formed in the detoxification pathway of certain aromatic compounds. This high-purity reference standard is essential for analytical research, method development, and quality control in toxicology and environmental monitoring. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and contract testing laboratories engaged in metabolic profiling and biomarker studies.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a certified reference material for the quantification of specific mercapturic acid metabolites in biological samples (e.g., urine, blood) to assess exposure to fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Toxicology & Metabolic Studies: Serves as a critical standard in studies investigating the metabolic fate, biotransformation pathways, and detoxification mechanisms of fluorobenzene derivatives.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating sensitive analytical methods, such as LC-MS/MS or HPLC, for accurate detection and measurement of mercapturic acid conjugates.
• Environmental & Occupational Health Monitoring: Applied in monitoring programs to evaluate human exposure to industrial chemicals, supporting occupational safety and environmental risk assessments.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Can be used in the characterization and control of potential mercapturate-related impurities or metabolites in pharmaceutical development.
• Clinical Research: Supports clinical studies aiming to understand individual metabolic variations and their links to chemical exposure and health outcomes.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-(4-Fluorophenyl)Mercapturic Acid
CAS No.	331-93-1
Molecular Formula	C11H12FNO3S
Molecular Weight	257.28 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-S-(4-fluorophenyl)-L-cysteine; 4-Fluorophenylmercapturic Acid; S-(p-Fluorophenyl)-N-acetylcysteine; N-Acetyl-3-[(4-fluorophenyl)thio]-L-alanine; 1-(Acetylamino)-3-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]-2-carboxypropane; (2R)-2-Acetamido-3-(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanylpropanoic acid; AAMA(4-F)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our S-(4-Fluorophenyl)Mercapturic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to industry best practices, and specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for specific research or regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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