Description

Succimer is a specialized dithiol compound, also known as meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid, with the CAS registry number 304-55-2. It serves as a critical chelating agent, prized for its ability to bind selectively to heavy metal ions. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, analytical chemistry, and environmental remediation sectors who require a reliable and effective metal-chelating solution.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Primary use as a heavy metal chelator in antidotes for lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used in trace metal analysis and as a complexing agent in various laboratory methodologies.
• Environmental Remediation: Employed in research and processes for the sequestration and removal of toxic metals from contaminated sites.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or ligand in the synthesis of more complex organic and organometallic compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in biochemical and pharmacological studies related to metal metabolism and toxicity.
• Industrial Process Aid: Potential application in catalysis or as a stabilizer in specific chemical manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Succimer
CAS No.	304-55-2
Molecular Formula	C4H6O4S2
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; DMSA; Chemet; 2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; Succinic Acid, 2,3-dimercapto-, meso-; Dimaval; Unitihiol
EINECS	206-156-7

Quality Control

Our Succimer is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and moisture should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	191°C - 195°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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