Dimercaprol

Name: Dimercaprol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048025

About Dimercaprol

Dimercaprol is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 59-52-9. Formula C3H8OS2, molecular weight 124.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol. It is also known as 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol or 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of the parent drug substance, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Dimercaprol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimercaprol
Catalogue No.	VQ-048025
CAS Number	59-52-9
IUPAC name	2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₃H₈OS₂
Molecular weight	124.23 g/mol
Exact mass	124.0017
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CS)S)O
PubChem CID	3080

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	22.2 Å²
Synonyms	2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Sulfactin, Dithioglycerine, Dicaptol, 1,2-Dithioglycerol, 2,3-Dithiopropanol, British Anti-Lewisite, dimercaptopropanol, Antoxol, Dimersol, Panobal

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimercaprol?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimercaprol is 59-52-9. It is also known as 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Sulfactin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimercaprol?

Dimercaprol has the molecular formula C3H8OS2 and a molecular weight of 124.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimercaprol can I order?

We supply Dimercaprol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimercaprol?

Yes. Every lot of Dimercaprol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimercaprol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimercaprol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.