8.18757

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, Dithioglycerine, Dimercaprol, BAL
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH(SH)CH₂SH
• CAS Number: 59-52-9
• Molecular Weight: 124.23
• MDL number: MFCD00004864
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• EC Index Number: 200-433-7
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 7.4 hPa ( 100 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• 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
• InChI: 1S/C3H8OS2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
• InChI key: WQABCVAJNWAXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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).

Analysis Note

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 - H315 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 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