dimercaprol

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dimercaprol structure	Common Name	dimercaprol
	CAS Number	59-52-9	Molecular Weight	124.225
	Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	223.4±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₃H₈OS₂	Melting Point	N/A
	MSDS	Chinese USA	Flash Point	89.1±18.2 °C
	Symbol	GHS06	Signal Word	Danger

Use of dimercaprol

Dimercaprol (2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol) is an anti-heavy metal-poisoning drug, which exhibits anti-HIV activity[1].

Summary: 2,3-Dimercaprol, also known as 2,3-dimercaprol, with Chinese name 2,3-二巯基-1-丙醇, CAS number 59-52-9, has a molecular formula of C3H8OS2 and a molecular weight of 124.225. It appears as a transparent nearly colorless liquid with a boiling point of 223.4°C and a density of 1.2g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	dimercaprol
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description	Dimercaprol (2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol) is an anti-heavy metal-poisoning drug, which exhibits anti-HIV activity[1].
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> HIV Research Areas >> Infection
Target	HIV[1]
References	[1]. Kubota S, et al. 2,3 Dimercapto-1-propanol inhibits HIV-1 tat activity, viral production, and infectivity in vitro. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 1990 Jul;6(7):919-27.

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	223.4±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula	C₃H₈OS₂
Molecular Weight	124.225
Flash Point	89.1±18.2 °C
Exact Mass	124.001656
PSA	97.83000
LogP	0.64
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.552
InChIKey	WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	OCC(S)CS
Stability	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, many metals.
Water Solubility	87 g/L (25 ºC)

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

dimercaprol MSDS(Chinese)

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: UB2625000

CHEMICAL NAME :: 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 59-52-9

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :: 1732058

LAST UPDATED :: 199710

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 19

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C3-H8-O-S2

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 124.23

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: SH1YSH1Q

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intramuscular

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Human

DOSE/DURATION :: 3 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Blood - hemorrhage Skin and Appendages - dermatitis, other (after systemic exposure)

REFERENCE :: SCIEAS Science. (American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1333 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20005) V.1- 1895- Volume(issue)/page/year: 102,601,1945

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 105 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: APFRAD Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. (SPPIF, B.P.22, F-41353 Vineuil, France) V.1- 1943- Volume(issue)/page/year: 5,172,1947

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 2 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: APFRAD Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. (SPPIF, B.P.22, F-41353 Vineuil, France) V.1- 1943- Volume(issue)/page/year: 5,172,1947

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intramuscular

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 87 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1959- Volume(issue)/page/year: 36,297,1976

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 217 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: QJPPAL Quarterly Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. (London, UK) V.2-21, 1929-48. For publisher information, see JPPMAB. Volume(issue)/page/year: 21,364,1948

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 25 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: AD277-689

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 56 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#04985

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intramuscular

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 113 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: AEPPAE Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archiv fuer Experimentelle Pathologie und Pharmakologie. (Berlin, Ger.) V.110-253, 1925-66. For publisher information, see NSAPCC. Volume(issue)/page/year: 223,408,1954

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 50 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: BIJOAK Biochemical Journal. (Biochemical Soc. Book Depot, POB 32, Commerce Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HP, UK) V.1- 1906- Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,325,1947

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intramuscular

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 50 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: BIJOAK Biochemical Journal. (Biochemical Soc. Book Depot, POB 32, Commerce Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HP, UK) V.1- 1906- Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,325,1947

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Parenteral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 40 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Vascular - BP elevation not characterized in autonomic section Vascular - regional or general arteriolar constriction

REFERENCE :: APFRAD Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. (SPPIF, B.P.22, F-41353 Vineuil, France) V.1- 1943- Volume(issue)/page/year: 5,172,1947 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 100 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 11 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death

REFERENCE :: ANREAK Anatomical Record. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1906/08- Volume(issue)/page/year: 135,261,1959

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 100 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 12 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system

REFERENCE :: ANREAK Anatomical Record. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1906/08- Volume(issue)/page/year: 135,261,1959

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 200 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 12-13 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)

REFERENCE :: ANREAK Anatomical Record. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1906/08- Volume(issue)/page/year: 135,261,1959 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW CONEAT Confinia Neurologica. (Basel, Switzerland) V.1-37, 1938-75. Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,109,1950 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X4838 No. of Facilities: 27 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 3 No. of Employees: 1112 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 573 (estimated)

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol	GHS06
Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H301-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements	P261-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes	Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases	R22;R36/38
Safety Phrases	S26-S36-S24/25-S23
RIDADR	UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	UB2625000
Packaging Group	III
Hazard Class	6.1
HS Code	29309070

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor 10
CAS#:96-13-9 2,3-Dibromo-1-p... CAS#:106-89-8 Epichlorohydrin CAS#:616-23-9 UNII:88I7UKE7IM CAS#:507-09-5 Thioacetic acid
CAS#:107-19-7 Propargyl alcohol CAS#:59051-15-9 2,3-bis(acetyls... CAS#:55487-28-0 2,3-bis-benzyls... CAS#:67-56-1 Methanol
CAS#:124-38-9 Carbon dioxide CAS#:56-23-5 Carbon tetrachloride
DownStream 10
CAS#:15205-69-3 2,3-bis(methyls... CAS#:103038-53-5 2,3-bis(sulfany... CAS#:538-74-9 benzylsulfide CAS#:55487-29-1 2,3-bis(benzyls...
CAS#:103040-47-7 2,3-bis(sulfany... CAS#:7224-17-1 cadmium,2-(2,2-... CAS#:88942-49-8 4-(chloromethyl... CAS#:99848-17-6 2,3-bis(sulfany...
CAS#:5694-47-3 (2,2-dimethyl-1... CAS#:58428-97-0 2,3-DIMERCAPTO-...

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code	29309070

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Nox2-dependent glutathionylation of endothelial NOS leads to uncoupled superoxide production and endothelial barrier dysfunction in acute lung injury.

Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol. 307(12) , L987-97, (2014)

Microvascular barrier integrity is dependent on bioavailable nitric oxide (NO) produced locally by endothelial NO synthase (eNOS). Under conditions of limited substrate or cofactor availability or by ...

Nicotinamide exacerbates hypoxemia in ventilator-induced lung injury independent of neutrophil infiltration.

PLoS ONE 10(4) , e0123460, (2015)

Ventilator-induced lung injury is a form of acute lung injury that develops in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation and has a high degree of mortality. Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransfer...

Safety and biocompatibility of carbohydrate-functionalized polyanhydride nanoparticles.

AAPS J. 17(1) , 256-67, (2015)

Carbohydrate functionalization of nanoparticles allows for targeting of C-type lectin receptors. This family of pattern recognition receptors expressed on innate immune cells, such as macrophages and ...

This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS

Name: Cytochrome P450 family 3 subfamily A member 4 (CYP3A4) small molecule antagonists: lu...
Source: NCGC
External Id: CYP3A4437

Name: Cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily D member 6 (CYP2D6) small molecule antagonists: lu...
Source: NCGC
External Id: CYP2D6395

Name: Cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily C member 9 (CYP2C9) small molecule antagonists: lu...
Source: NCGC
External Id: CYP2C9536

Name: Identifying Sarm1 Tir Hydrolase inhibitors through NAD-Glo assay
Source: 24386
Target: N/A
External Id: Sarm1 Tir NADase inhibitors screen

Name: qHTS assay to test for compound auto fluorescence at 535 nm (green) in HEK293 cell fr...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: SPEC167MG

Name: qHTS assay to test for compound auto fluorescence at 590 nm (red) in HEK293 cell free...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: SPEC167MR

Name: Validation qHTS for agonist of cAMP-regulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor 3 (E...
Source: NCGC
External Id: epac1-activator-v

Name: qHTS assay to test for compound auto fluorescence at 535 nm (green) in HEK293 cells
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: SPEC167CG

Name: Validation qHTS for antagonist of cAMP-regulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor 3...
Source: NCGC
External Id: epac1-inhibitor-v

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This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

dimercaprol

DMP

UNII:0CPP32S55X

British Anti-Lewisite

2,3-Dimercaptopropan-1-ol

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

BAL

α,β-Dithioglycerol

EINECS 200-433-7

2,3-Dithiopropanol

Dimersol

2,3-Dithiopropan-1-ol

MFCD00004864

a,b-Dithioglycerol

2,3-Disulfanyl-1-propanol

2,3-Disulfanylpropan-1-ol

1,2-Dimercapto-3-propanol

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the safety information for dimercaprol?

A: Safety information for dimercaprol: S26-S36-S24/25-S23.

Q: What is the InChIKey of dimercaprol?

A: InChIKey of dimercaprol is WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Q: What are the downstream products of dimercaprol?

A: Related downstream products(CAS) of dimercaprol: 15205-69-3;103038-53-5;538-74-9;55487-29-1;103040-47-7;7224-17-1;88942-49-8;99848-17-6;5694-47-3;58428-97-0.

Q: What is the LogP of dimercaprol?

A: LogP of dimercaprol is 0.64.

Q: How is the water solubility of dimercaprol?

A: Water solubility of dimercaprol: 87 g/L (25 ºC).

Q: What is the English name of dimercaprol?

A: The English name of dimercaprol is dimercaprol.

Q: What is the molecular formula of dimercaprol?

A: Molecular formula of dimercaprol is C3H8OS2.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of dimercaprol?

A: Polar surface area (PSA) of dimercaprol is 97.83000.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of dimercaprol?

A: SMILES notation of dimercaprol is OCC(S)CS.

Q: What are the upstream materials of dimercaprol?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of dimercaprol: 96-13-9;106-89-8;616-23-9;507-09-5;107-19-7;59051-15-9;55487-28-0;67-56-1;124-38-9;56-23-5.

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