Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2018-07-17 17:19:43 UTC
Update Date2020-05-11 20:42:55 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0062213
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB62213
Metabolite Identification
Common NameMethylcysteine
DescriptionS-Methylcysteine belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-cysteine-s-conjugates. L-cysteine-S-conjugates are compounds containing L-cysteine where the thio-group is conjugated. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on S-Methylcysteine.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
(2R)-2-Amino-3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoic acidChEBI
(R)-2-Amino-3-(methylthio)propanoic acidChEBI
3-(Methylthio)-L-alanineChEBI
L-MethylcysteineChEBI
S-Methyl-L-cysteineChEBI
(2R)-2-Amino-3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoateGenerator
(2R)-2-Amino-3-(methylsulphanyl)propanoateGenerator
(2R)-2-Amino-3-(methylsulphanyl)propanoic acidGenerator
(R)-2-Amino-3-(methylthio)propanoateGenerator
3-(methylthio)-L-(8CI)alanineHMDB
Acm-thiopropionateHMDB
Acm-thiopropionic acidHMDB
L-Aspartic acid dimethyl esterHMDB
S-Acetamidomethyl-deamino-cysteineHMDB
S-Methyl-(9ci)-L-cysteineHMDB
S-Methyl-cysteineHMDB
S-Methyl-DL-cysteineHMDB
S-MethylcysteineHMDB, MeSH
S-11C-Methyl-L-cysteineMeSH, HMDB
S-Methylcysteine, (DL-cys)-isomerMeSH, HMDB
S-Methylcysteine, hydrochloride, (L-cys)-isomerMeSH, HMDB
S-Methylcysteine, (L-cys)-isomerMeSH, HMDB
Chemical FormulaC4H9NO2S
Average Molecular Weight135.185
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight135.035399227
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoic acid
Traditional NameS-methylcysteine
CAS Registry Number1187-84-4
SMILES
[H][C@](N)(CSC)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H9NO2S/c1-8-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1
InChI KeyIDIDJDIHTAOVLG-VKHMYHEASA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-cysteine-s-conjugates. L-cysteine-S-conjugates are compounds containing L-cysteine where the thio-group is conjugated.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentL-cysteine-S-conjugates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • L-cysteine-s-conjugate
  • Alpha-amino acid
  • L-alpha-amino acid
  • Amino acid
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Thioether
  • Sulfenyl compound
  • Dialkylthioether
  • Carbonyl group
  • Amine
  • Primary amine
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusDetected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Exogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locationsNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-2.2ALOGPS
logP-2.4ChemAxon
logS-0.31ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)2.44ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.15ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area63.32 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity32.87 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability13.56 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash Key
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS)splash10-0006-9500000000-daa44ef1254b2abffd37View in MoNA
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (2 TMS)splash10-02t9-1950000000-7418765e9cc42b0155e4View in MoNA
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-03fv-9000000000-d790345dc4143a2c43efView in MoNA
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9500000000-daa44ef1254b2abffd37View in MoNA
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized)splash10-02t9-1950000000-7418765e9cc42b0155e4View in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-72d010b2583bd53b7e08View in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-006y-9400000000-3b5fc90a341033d6e213View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 10V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-014i-1900000000-4a373aa1d088e914beadView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 25V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-00b9-9000000000-04c165848579841841dbView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 40V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-00fr-9000000000-1b77045ef8e2cb3b10e8View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - EI-B (HITACHI M-80) , Positivesplash10-03fv-9000000000-9377aea80fe674b0a8deView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-000f-9700000000-8f3d25ac52279c092856View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9200000000-b405850a71df669cec12View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-006x-9000000000-ace8060e79e2568e8fd6View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-9200000000-0100ccbfcee39a28f73dView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-000b-9000000000-77f7473e8f64b00cba29View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0002-9000000000-5f83877d00d54983d86cView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-01bc-7900000000-15e4c05adb56715c93d8View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00dm-9000000000-5a8e96324e324aab8703View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0002-9000000000-c69e8c7f456c0f6fa275View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d754View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d754View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d754View in MoNA
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
2D NMR[1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Biological Properties
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biospecimen Locations
  • Liver
  • Milk
  • Placenta
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
LiverDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
details
PlacentaExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0302211
DrugBank IDDB02216
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB003689
KNApSAcK IDC00000747
Chemspider ID22826
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
BioCyc IDS-METHYL-L-CYSTEINE
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem CompoundNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID45658
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Mung D, Li L: Development of Chemical Isotope Labeling LC-MS for Milk Metabolomics: Comprehensive and Quantitative Profiling of the Amine/Phenol Submetabolome. Anal Chem. 2017 Apr 18;89(8):4435-4443. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b03737. Epub 2017 Mar 28. [PubMed:28306241 ]
  2. Mung D, Li L: Applying quantitative metabolomics based on chemical isotope labeling LC-MS for detecting potential milk adulterant in human milk. Anal Chim Acta. 2018 Feb 25;1001:78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2017.11.019. Epub 2017 Nov 14. [PubMed:29291809 ]