Synonym(s): 3,3-Dimethyl-D-cysteine; 3-Mercapto-D-valine; D-(−)-2-Amino-3-mercapto-3-methylbutanoic acid
Empirical Formula: C5H11NO2S
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C(SH)CH(NH2)CO2H
Formula Weight: 149.21
MDL Number: MFCD00064302
Purity: 98-101%
Melting Point: 210 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 1722375
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338