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8.18757

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, Dithioglycerine, Dimercaprol, BAL

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(SH)CH2SH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
124.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
200-433-7
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:

Product Name

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, for synthesis

SMILES string

SC(CS)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

vapor pressure

7.4 hPa ( 100 °C)

pH

5.0-6.5 (20 °C in H2O, saturated solution)

bp

63-68 °C/0.27 hPa

transition temp

flash point >112 °C

density

1.24 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

Analysis Note

Assay (iodometric): ≥ 98.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.242 - 1.246
Identity (IR): passes test

Application

  • Antibacterial and antifouling properties of lipophilic bismuth compounds: This study discusses the synyhesis of bismuth-2, 3-dimercapto-1-propanol (BAL) in an antibacterial context, highlighting its potential uses in inhibiting biofouling (Badireddy & Chellam, 2014).

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

233.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

112 °C - closed cup


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