4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID
UNII 286060413U

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 286060413U.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 583-92-6 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
286060413U
CAS Registry Number
583-92-6
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C5H8O3S
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
SXFSQZDSUWACKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(C(=O)CCSC)(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

.ALPHA.-KETOMETHIONINE
.ALPHA.-OXO-.GAMMA.-(METHYLTHIO)-N-BUTYRIC ACID
BUTANOIC ACID, 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXO-
BUTYRIC ACID, .GAMMA.-METHYLMERCAPTO-.ALPHA.-OXO-

Systematic Nomenclature

.ALPHA.-KETO-.GAMMA.-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
.ALPHA.-KETO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
.ALPHA.-KETO-METHYLTHIOBUTYRIC ACID
2-KETO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
2-OXO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID
4-(METHYLSULFANYL)-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID
4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOIC ACID
4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTYRIC ACID