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2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

  • CAT Number: R043789
  • CAS Number: 59-52-9
  • Molecular Formula: C3H8OS2
  • Molecular Weight: 124.216
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol (Cat.No:R043789), also known as British Anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a chelating agent used to treat heavy metal poisoning, particularly arsenic and mercury. It forms stable complexes with toxic metals, aiding in their removal from the body. BAL has medical and industrial applications, offering an essential tool in metal detoxification therapies.

Catalog Number R043789
CAS Number 59-52-9
Synonyms

1,2-Dimercapto-3-propanol; 1,2-Dithioglycerol; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-ol; 2,3-Dithiopropanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedithiol; Antoxol; BAL; British Antilewisite; DMP; Dicaptol; Dimercaprol; Dimersol; Dithi

Molecular Formula

C3H8OS2

Purity 95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
InChI InChI=1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChIKey WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(C(CS)S)O

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