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meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid
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Meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid is a chelating agent used in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning and as a research reagent in biochemistry. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with the molecular formula HO2CCH(SH)CH(SH)CO2H, a molecular weight of 182.22 g/mol, and a CAS number of 304-55-2. It must be stored at -15 to -20 °C and is classified with a warning signal word. Molekula supplies meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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25 g — £93.20 per pack ex VAT · £111.84 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay/Purity | ≥98.5% |
| Melting Point | 190°C |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| pH | 2.5 - 3 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Odour | Unpleasant, characteristic mercaptan odor |
| Melting Point | 193 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 2724354 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 47679898 |
| CAS Number | 304-55-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R)-2,3-bis(sulfanyl)butanedioic acid |
| EC Number | 206-155-2 |
| Molecular Formula | HO2CCH(SH)CH(SH)CO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 182.22 |
| Exact Mass | 181.9708 |
| SMILES | [C@@H]([C@@H](C(=O)O)S)(C(=O)O)S |
| InChIKey | ACTRVOBWPAIOHC-XIXRPRMCSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H6O4S2/c5-3(6)1(9)2(10)4(7)8/h1-2,9-10H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/t1-,2+ |
| PubChem CID | 2724354 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2930.90.4920 |
| Tariff Code | 2930909599 |
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
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (R*,S*)-2,3-Dimercaptobutanedioic acid
- Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dimercapto-, (2R,3S)-rel-
- Chemet
- Dim-sa
- DMSA
- meso-Dimercaptosuccinic acid
- Ro 1-7977
- Succimer
- Succimero
- Succimerum
Frequently asked questions
What is meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid used for?
It is primarily used as a chelating agent in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning and in research applications involving metal coordination.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid?
The formula is HO2CCH(SH)CH(SH)CO2H with a molecular weight of 182.22 g/mol.
How should meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available for this product?
Molekula supplies meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply this compound in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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