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D(-)-Penicillamine

  • CAS No:52-67-5 (2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoic acid
    Molecular Structure

    Other Information

  • CAS Registry Number: 52-67-5
  • Melting Point: 212 ºC
  • Flash Point: 106.1°C
  • Boiling Point: 251.8°Cat760mmHg
  • Density: 1.204g/cm3
  • Refractive index: -63 ° (C=1, 1mol/L NaOH)
  • Alpha: -65 º (C=5, 1M NAOH, ON DRY)
  • Water Solubility: 11.1 G/100 ML (20 ºC)
  • Safety Statements: Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Mildly toxic by ingestion. An experimental teratogen. Human systemic effects by ingestion: agranulocytosis, dermatitis, fever, hemorrhage, increased body temperature, dermatitis, leukopenia, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia. Human teratogenic effects by an unspecified route: developmental abnormalities of the craniofacial areas, skin, and skin appendages, and body wall. Experimental reproductive effects. Questionable human carcinogen producing leukemia. Mutation data reported. Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, metal poisonings, and cystinuria. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and SOx. See also MERCAPTANS.
  • Hazard Symbols: Xi,T,Xn
  • HS Code: 29309016
  • Flash Point: 106.1°C
  • EINECS: 200-148-8
  • Molecular Weight: 149.21134
  • InchiKey: VVNCNSJFMMFHPL-VKHMYHEASA-N
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-5(2,9)3(6)4(7)8/h3,9H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t3-/m0/s1
  • Risk Statements: S24/25
  • Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S