2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol
ALDRICH/64046 - ≥98% (iodometric)
Synonym: BAL; British anti-Lewisite; DMP; Dimercaprol; Dithioglycerol
CAS Number: 59-52-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8OS2
Molecular Weight: 124.23
EC Number: 200-433-7
MDL Number: MFCD00004864
Linear Formula: HOCH2CH(SH)CH2SH
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (iodometric) |
| bp | 120 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.239 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| functional group | hydroxyl |
| thiol | |
| InChI | 1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h |
| InChI key | WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| SMILES string | OCC(S)CS |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol has been used in synthesizing novel (2-substituted phenyl-1,3-dithiolan-4-yl |
| General description: | Dimercapto-1-propanol acts as a chelating agent and forms stable complexes with certain heavy metals, including arsenic, mercury, and lead. |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 233.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 112 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% (iodometric) |
| bp | 120 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.239 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |


