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DL-Penicillamine, 97+%
Description
Heavy metal chelating agentDL-Penicillamine is used as an antirheumatic. It also serves as a chelating agent for heavy metals. Further, it is used in the treatment of Wilson's desease, Cystinuria, Scleroderma and arsenic poisoning.
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Heavy metal chelating agentDL-Penicillamine is used as an antirheumatic. It also serves as a chelating agent for heavy metals. Further, it is used in the treatment of Wilson′s desease, Cystinuria, Scleroderma and arsenic poisoning.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, hot water and sodium hydroxide.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼212°C (decomposition) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 2039817 |
| Merck Index | 14,7088 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,hot water and sodium hydroxide. |
| Formula Weight | 149.21 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | DL-Penicillamine |
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