Description

Dimercaprol is a potent chelating agent primarily used for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning. Its unique dithiol structure enables it to bind strongly to toxic metals, forming stable, non-toxic complexes that can be excreted from the body. This product is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and chemical suppliers serving the global healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): The primary application is as the active pharmaceutical ingredient in antidotes for acute poisoning by arsenic, gold, mercury, and lead.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block or ligand in the synthesis of more complex chelating agents and organometallic compounds.
• Research & Development: Used in biochemical and toxicological research to study metal ion transport, enzyme inhibition, and detoxification pathways.
• Veterinary Medicine: Employed in formulations for the treatment of heavy metal toxicity in animals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a complexing agent in specific analytical methods for the detection and quantification of certain metal ions.
• Industrial Decontamination: Potential use in specialized formulations for the chelation and removal of specific metal contaminants in controlled environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimercaprol
CAS No.	16495-08-2
Molecular Formula	C3H8OS2
Molecular Weight	124.23 g/mol
Synonyms	BAL; British Anti-Lewisite; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-; Dimercaptopropanol; Sulfactin; Antoxol
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Quality Control

Our Dimercaprol is manufactured and tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical controls including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific tests, and results is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. For long-term stability, storage at 2-8°C is advised. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity	1.238 - 1.248
Refractive Index	1.572 - 1.582
Related Substances (HPLC)	Meet internal standards
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.