meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid CAS 304-55-2

CAS Number

304-55-2

Grade

Highly Purified

MDL Number

MFCD00064799

Molecular Formula

C4H6O4S2

Molecular Weight

182.22

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

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.

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);