Potassium p-Toluenethiosulfonate

CAS: 28519-50-8

Ref. 3D-FP61284

Product Information

• Name: Potassium p-Toluenethiosulfonate
• Synonyms: p-Toluenethiosulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Potassium p-Toluenethiosulfonate is a functional group that contains a sulfhydryl (-SH) and a thiol (-S-H). It has been used to prepare radionuclides for cancer diagnosis, such as Tc-99m (technetium-99m), I-123 (iodine-123), and I-131 (iodine-131). This compound has been used in preparative methods for the synthesis of organic chemicals. Potassium p-Toluenethiosulfonate is also used in conjugates with drugs or other molecules, which are used in the diagnosis of cancer. The conjugates can be linked to plasma proteins or tumor cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 226.36 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇KO₂S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%