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Se-Methylselenocysteine

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Description
Se-Methylselenocysteine (Se-MSC) is a well-studied organoselenium compound recognized for its chemopreventive properties. It functions by suppressing tumor promotion and triggering apoptosis, making it a valuable tool for cancer research in both cellular and animal models.
CAS Number
26046-90-2
Product Name Alternative
SKOV-33, Se Methylselenocysteine, Se MSC, SeMSC, Se-MSC, SeMethylselenocysteine, Se-Methylselenocysteine, SeMCys, inhibit, MSeC, Methylselenocysteine, neck, orally, IAP, Inhibitor, head, FaDu, A253, Bax, cancer, Caspase-3, caspase-3, Apoptosis, cells, chemopreventive
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
≥98% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:50.5 mg/mL (277.35 mM)
Smiles
[C@H] (C[Se]C) (C (O) =O) N
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO2Se
Molecular Weight
182.08
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.

Chemical Information

Methylselenocysteine

Se-methyl-L-selenocysteine is an L-alpha-amino acid compound having methylselanylmethyl as the side-chain. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent. It is a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid, a L-selenocysteine derivative and a Se-methylselenocysteine. It is a conjugate base of a Se-methyl-L-selenocysteinium. It is a conjugate acid of a Se-methyl-L-selenocysteinate. It is an enantiomer of a Se-methyl-D-selenocysteine. It is a tautomer of a Se-methyl-L-selenocysteine zwitterion.

CAS Number26046-90-2
PubChem CID147004
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-methylselanylpropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC4H9NO2Se
Molecular Weight182.09
Topological Polar Surface Area63.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity86
SMILES
C[Se]C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H9NO2Se/c1-8-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1
InChIKey
XDSSPSLGNGIIHP-VKHMYHEASA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Methylselenocysteine
CAS: 26046-90-2
CID: 147004
Formula: C4H9NO2Se
MW: 182.09
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight182.09
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass182.97985
Monoisotopic Mass182.97985
Topological Polar Surface Area63.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity86.1
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes