Product Description:
Product Name: Tiopronin CAS NO:1953-02-2
Synonyms:
N-(2-Mercaptopropionyl)glycine;
(2-Mercaptopropionamido)acetic acid;
Chemical & Physical Properties:
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Assay :≥98.0%
Melting Point:93-98℃
Boiling Point:418.3℃ at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:206.8℃
Tiopronin (trade name Thiola) is a prescription thiol drug used to control the rate of cystine precipitation and excretion in the disease cystinuria. Due to the rarity of the disorder, tiopronin falls under the classification of an orphan drug. It is somewhat similar to penicillamine in both chemistry and pharmacology. Mainly used for senile cataracts in the early stage, but also for chronic hepatitis, metal poisoning, eczema, etc.
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