Sodium 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate PurReagent > 98%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C3H7NaO3S3
Molecular Weight:  210.27 g/mol
CAS Number: 4076-02-2

Properties

Water Solubility 0.1 g/mL, clear
Assay Purity > 98 %
M pt. 215 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302-H319-H332-H372-H400
Precautionary Statement  P260-P264-P270-P273-P280-P301+P312+P330-P304+P312-P305+P351+P338-P314-P337+P313-P391-P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
Sodium 23-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate is used in medicine for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning particularly from mercury arsenic and lead and it is also employed in toxicological research and detoxification therapies.

Purpose
The primary purpose of sodium 23-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate is to act as a chelating agent helping to capture and remove toxic heavy metals from the body.

General Description
Sodium 23-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate is a water-soluble sulfur-containing compound with two thiol (SH) groups which enable it to bind strongly to heavy metal ions.