Description

Disodium 3,3'-Dithiobispropionate is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the CAS number 62574-16-7. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its ability to act as a disulfide linker and a source of reactive thiol groups under controlled conditions. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced formulations and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where a cleavable disulfide bond is required for targeted drug delivery.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Serves as a critical linker for coupling peptides, proteins, or antibodies to drug molecules, dyes, or solid supports in biopharmaceutical research and development.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Employed in advanced skincare and haircare formulations as a precursor for compounds that promote skin conditioning or hair restructuring.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties like self-healing capabilities or redox-responsiveness.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key building block in organic synthesis for introducing dithiol or disulfide functional groups into complex molecules for research and industrial applications.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in biochemical assays and as a tool compound for studying thiol-disulfide exchange reactions and redox biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disodium 3,3'-Dithiobispropionate
CAS No.	62574-16-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8Na2O4S2
Molecular Weight	270.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium 3,3'-dithiodipropionate; 3,3'-Dithiodipropionic Acid Disodium Salt; Bis(2-carboxyethyl) Disulfide Disodium Salt; DTDP Disodium Salt; Sodium 3,3'-dithiobis(propanoate); NSC 113266; Disodium 3,3'-dithiobispropanoate
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Quality Control

Our Disodium 3,3'-Dithiobispropionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive applications in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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