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D-Penicillamine
D-Penicillamine is a sulfur-containing amino acid used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain types of heavy metal poisoning. It functions as a chelating agent and antioxidant. Available with CAS number 52-67-5, molecular formula C5H11NO2S, and molecular weight 149.21 g/mol. Stored at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies D-Penicillamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
D-Penicillamine is a sulfur-containing amino acid used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain types of heavy metal poisoning. It functions as a chelating agent and antioxidant. Available with CAS number 52-67-5, molecular formula C5H11NO2S, and molecular weight 149.21 g/mol. Stored at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies D-Penicillamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Specific rotation | 61 - 65 |
| Heavy metals | <20ppm |
| Loss on Drying | <0.5% |
| Assay | >97% |
| Sulfated ash | <0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 52-67-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 149.21 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 29309016 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is D-Penicillamine used for?
D-Penicillamine is used in the treatment of Wilson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, and it is also used in the chelation of heavy metals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Penicillamine?
The formula is C5H11NO2S with a molecular weight of 149.21 g/mol.
How should D-Penicillamine be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of D-Penicillamine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies D-Penicillamine in research grade.
Can Molekula supply D-Penicillamine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-Penicillamine in bulk; please contact our sales team for volume pricing.
What documentation comes with a D-Penicillamine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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