Description

S-(4-Bromophenyl)Mercapturic Acid is a specialized mercapturic acid derivative, a key metabolite class used in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound is of significant value for studying xenobiotic metabolism and biomarker identification, particularly for brominated aromatic compounds. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental safety sectors for analytical method development and metabolic pathway elucidation.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a reference standard for detecting and quantifying mercapturic acid conjugates in biological samples to assess exposure to brominated aromatics.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to understand the detoxification and bioactivation pathways of 4-bromophenyl-containing substances.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a critical high-purity standard for calibrating HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS systems in analytical laboratories.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Applied in toxicological research to investigate the metabolic fate and potential toxicity of brominated compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Can be used as a reference compound for identifying and characterizing related substances or degradation products in pharmaceutical formulations.
• Environmental Monitoring: Acts as a target analyte in methods designed to monitor human exposure to specific environmental or industrial chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-(4-Bromophenyl)Mercapturic Acid
CAS No.	3343-66-6
Molecular Formula	C11H12BrNO3S
Molecular Weight	318.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-S-(4-bromophenyl)-L-cysteine; S-(p-Bromophenyl)-N-acetylcysteine; N-Acetyl-3-[(4-bromophenyl)thio]-L-alanine; 4-Bromophenylmercapturic Acid; p-Bromophenylmercapturic Acid; BMA; S-(4-Bromophenyl)-N-acetyl-L-cysteine; L-Cysteine, N-acetyl-S-(4-bromophenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our S-(4-Bromophenyl)Mercapturic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results from techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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