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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Dimercaprol (British AntiLewisite, BAL) is a classic heavymetal chelator containing two sulfhydryl groups that bind arsenic, lead, mercury, and other soft metal cations. The chelated complexes are excreted renally. It competes with endogenous sulfhydrylcontaining enzymes, reversing metalinduced enzymatic disruption.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in metaltoxicity modelling, chelationchemistry research, arsenicenzyme inhibition studies, and antidotedevelopment assays.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include hypertension, tachycardia, vomiting, pain at injection sites and nephrotoxicity. Handle with heavymetal chelator precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C3H8OS2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 124.23 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 59-52-9 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | DIMERCAPROL; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol; 59-52-9; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; Sulfactin |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol |
| InChl Key | WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2 |
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