Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid, an antioxidant, is a prodrug of cysteine that is inert until metabolized to cysteine intracellulary, thus stimulating glutathione synthesis.

Product information

CAS Number: 19771-63-2

Molecular Weight: 147.15

Formula: C4H5NO3S

Chemical Name: (4R)-2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid

Smiles: OC(=O)[C@@H]1CSC(=O)N1

InChiKey: BMLMGCPTLHPWPY-REOHCLBHSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C4H5NO3S/c6-3(7)2-1-9-4(8)5-2/h2H,1H2,(H,5,8)(H,6,7)/t2-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 250 mg/mL (1698.95 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid treatment attenuates plantaris atrophy, restored glutathione levels, and increased catalase, Cu/Zn-SOD1, and Mn-SOD2 mRNA expression, but did not reduce other markers of oxidant stress or levels of these catabolic factors.

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