Description

(R)-(3-Amino-3-Carboxypropyl)Dimethylsulfonium Iodide is a high-purity, chiral sulfonium salt derivative of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), serving as a critical building block and biochemical reagent. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing chiral compounds and in biochemical research involving methylation and transsulfuration pathways. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in developing novel therapeutics, and for academic research in enzymology and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the production of novel drug candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or analog in enzymatic studies related to methylation, particularly with methyltransferases.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of complex, optically active molecules due to its defined (R)-configuration.
• Metabolite Studies: Utilized in metabolic pathway research to investigate the role of sulfonium compounds in biological systems.
• Precursor for SAMe Analogs: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of modified S-adenosylmethionine analogs with tailored biological activity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(R)-(3-Amino-3-Carboxypropyl)Dimethylsulfonium Iodide
CAS No.	3493-10-5
Molecular Formula	C7H16INO2S
Molecular Weight	305.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Amino-3-carboxypropyldimethylsulfonium iodide; (R)-S-Adenosyl-L-methionine sulfonium salt analog; (R)-Dimethyl(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)sulfonium iodide; (R)-Carboxypropyl dimethyl sulfonium iodide; (3R)-3-Amino-3-carboxypropyldimethylsulfonium iodide; (R)-SAMe sulfonium salt; L-2-Amino-4-[(R)-dimethylsulfonio]butyrate iodide
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(3-Amino-3-Carboxypropyl)Dimethylsulfonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccated environments.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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