Product Description: Isethionic acid (2-Hydroxyethanesulfonic acid) is an organosulfur compound. Isethionic acid is widely distributed in animal species and in a few red algal species. Isethionic acid can be used as an anionic detergent and has anti-settlement activity against Balanus amphitrite[1][2].
Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Formula: C2H6O4S
References: [1]Hellio C, et al. Isethionic acid and floridoside isolated from the red alga, Grateloupia turuturu, inhibit settlement of Balanus amphitrite cyprid larvae. Biofouling. 2004 Jun;20(3):139-45./[2]Tupker RA, et al. Irritancy ranking of anionic detergents using one-time occlusive, repeated occlusive and repeated open tests. Contact Dermatitis. 1999 Jun;40(6):316-22.
CAS Number: 107-36-8
Molecular Weight: 126.13
Compound Purity: 80.00
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite
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