Technical Data

164855
CAS Number
304-55-2
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00064799
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4S2
Molecular Weight
182.22
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid (DMSA)
Chemet; DIM-SA; DMS; DMSA; Ro 1-7977; Succimer; meso-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; (R*,S*)-2,3-Dimercaptobutanedioic Acid

Chelator of heavy metals; antidote for heavy metal poisoning

Synonyms
Chemet; DIM-SA; DMS; DMSA; Ro 1-7977; Succimer; meso-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid; (R*,S*)-2,3-Dimercaptobutanedioic Acid
CAS No
304-55-2
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4S2
Molecular Weight
182.22
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Purity
≥98%
Melting Point
192-194ºC
Solubility
DMSO (slightly), Methanol (slightly, heated)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Hygroscopic. Store under inert atmosphere.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Cavanillas, S., et al.: Anal. Chim. Acta., 746, 47 (2012); Liu, Y.X.,et al.: Adv. Materials. Res., 455, 1221 (2012); Banner, B., et al.: Clin. Toxicol., 50, 266 (2012);
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