(R)-α-[(Acetylthio)methyl]benzenepropanoic Acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of Retorphan (R278500), a powerful and selective inhibitors of neprilysin and are being developed as therapeutic agents. Retorphan behave as the prodrug of the enantiomers of Thiorphan (T369500). Molecular Formula: C12H14O3S Solubility: Chloroform, DCM, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol Molecular Weight: 238.3