Description
[ CAS No. ] 1953-02-2
[ Molecular Formula ] C5H9NO3S
[ Molecular Weight ] 163.19
[ Appearance ] White crystalline powder
[ Molecular Weight ] 163.19
[ Density ] 1.294 g/cm3
[ Boiling Point ] 418.3 °C at 760 mmHg
[ Melting Point ] 93-96℃
[ Flash Point ] 206.8 °C
[ Refractive index ] 1.518
[ Solubility ] Very soluble
[ Stability ] Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[ Usage ] Hepatoprotectant against mercury toxicity.
About Tiopronin
Tiopronin is a prescription thiol drug used to control the rate of cystine precipitation and excretion in the disease cystinuria. It is used as antidote against heavy metal poisoning; hepatoprotectant; mucolytic.
Tiopronin is mainly used in the treatment of intitial old-age cataract, and in chronic hepatitis, metal poisoning, eczema, etc.
