2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

CAS: 59-52-9

Ref. 3D-FD30552

Product Information

• Name: 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol
• Synonyms: (2R)-2,3-disulfanylpropan-1-ol, (2S)-2,3-disulfanylpropan-1-ol, 1,2-Dimercapto-3-propanol, 1,2-Dithioglycerol, 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-, 2,3-Bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol, 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, 2,3-Disulfanylpropan-1-ol, 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-ol, 2,3-Dithiopropanol, 3-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedithiol, Antoxol, BAL, British antilewisite, DMP, Dicaptol, Dimercaprol, Dimersol, Dithioglycerine, Dithioglycerol, Nsc 39515, Nsc 4646, Panobal, Propanol, 2,3-Dimercapto-, Sulfactin, α,β-Dithioglycerol

Description

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol (DMPC) is an antibiotic that has been shown to have a potent synergistic effect when used in combination with other antibiotics. DMPC inhibits the enzyme fatty acid synthase and prevents the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids. It also inhibits the uptake of long-chain fatty acids by tissues such as liver, muscle, and fat cells. DMPC is also a reactive chemical that reacts with oxygen from the air to form 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol peroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide. These reactive species are toxic to cells exposed to DMPC in tissue culture or in vivo. This chemical is also a potent inducer of all-trans retinoic acid and dehydroascorbic acid production.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 124.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₈OS₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCC(S)CS