2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

• CAT Number: R043789
• CAS Number: 59-52-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H8OS2
• Molecular Weight: 124.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dimercapto-3-propanol; 1,2-Dithioglycerol; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-ol; 2,3-Dithiopropanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedithiol; Antoxol; BAL; British Antilewisite; DMP; Dicaptol; Dimercaprol; Dimersol; Dithi
• Target: HIV
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
• InChIKey: WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(CS)S)O

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol（Cat No.:R043789）, commonly known as dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite), is a chelating agent used to treat heavy metal poisoning, including arsenic, mercury, and lead. Its structure, containing two thiol groups, allows it to bind strongly to toxic metal ions, forming stable, water-soluble complexes that are excreted from the body. Developed originally as an antidote for chemical warfare agents, dimercaprol remains a critical tool in toxicology and emergency medicine. Its efficacy in mitigating heavy metal toxicity highlights its importance in clinical and environmental health applications.