Description

Tiopronin Sodium is the sodium salt of the thiol compound tiopronin, a key pharmaceutical intermediate and active ingredient. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor in synthesizing critical medications and for its biochemical activity as a reducing agent and metal chelator. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for the production of therapeutics and research chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Used in the formulation of medications, particularly those targeting liver conditions and as a mucolytic agent.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of compounds with antioxidant properties for nutritional and therapeutic applications.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Employed in the production of chelating agents used in metal detoxification therapies and industrial processes.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in laboratory settings as a thiol reagent for studying protein structure, enzyme activity, and redox biology.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules for various high-value applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tiopronin Sodium
CAS No.	2015-25-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8NNaO3S
Molecular Weight	185.18 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Mercaptopropionyl)glycine Sodium Salt; Thiola Sodium Salt; α-Mercaptopropionylglycine Sodium Salt; MPG Sodium Salt; Tiopronin Na; Acetylcysteine Analog Sodium Salt; (2S)-2-(2-Sulfanylcarbamoyl)propanoic acid sodium salt; Sodium N-(2-mercapto-1-oxopropyl)glycinate
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Quality Control

Our Tiopronin Sodium is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee supply reliability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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