2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

• CAT Number: R043789
• CAS Number: 59-52-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H8OS2
• Molecular Weight: 124.216
• 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
• 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), also known as British Anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a chelating agent used to treat heavy metal poisoning, particularly arsenic and mercury. It forms stable complexes with toxic metals, aiding in their removal from the body. BAL has medical and industrial applications, offering an essential tool in metal detoxification therapies.