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2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

≥98% (iodometric)

Synonym(s):

BAL, British anti-Lewisite, DMP, Dimercaprol, Dithioglycerol

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(SH)CH2SH
CAS Number:
59-52-9
Molecular Weight:
124.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57651969
EC Number:
200-433-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1732058
MDL number:
MFCD00004864
Assay:
≥98% (iodometric)
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Quality Level

200

assay

≥98% (iodometric)

refractive index

n20/D 1.572-1.574, n20/D 1.573 (lit.)

bp

120 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.239 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl, thiol

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(S)CS

InChI

1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Dimercapto-1-propanol acts as a chelating agent and forms stable complexes with certain heavy metals, including arsenic, mercury, and lead.

Application

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol has been used in synthesizing novel (2-substituted phenyl-1,3-dithiolan-4-yl) methanol (PDTM) derivatives, which are potent tyrosinase inhibitors. It can also be considered for developing new drugs against AIDS due to its ability to inhibit HIV-1 tat activity.

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Skull and crossbones
GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

233.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

112 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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