2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

British Anti-Lewisite. A chelator that inhibits sugar nucleotide degradation.2,3-Dimercaptopropanol is used as a chelating agent involved in the treatment of arsenic, antimony, lead, gold and mercury poisoning. It is also used as an antidote to the warfare agent Lewisite. Further, it is used for the treatment of Wilson's disease. In addition to this, it is used as an adjunct in the treatment of the acute encephalopathy of lead toxicity.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ether, ethanol, vegetable oils and acetone. Slightly miscible with chloroform.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkali metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 59-52-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H8OS2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.216
• MDL Number: MFCD00004864
• InChI Key: WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimercaprol, 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol, 2,3-dimercaptopropanol, dithioglycerine, dicaptol, sulfactin, dimercaptopropanol, british anti-lewisite, 2,3-dithiopropanol, antoxol
• PubChem CID: 3080
• ChEBI: CHEBI:64198
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
• SMILES: C(C(CS)S)O

• Density: 1.244
• Boiling Point: 120°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Garlic-like
• Refractive Index: 1.574
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 1732058
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3209
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ether,ethanol,vegetable oils and acetone. Slightly miscible with chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 124.22
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol

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