Category:
Other Antibiotics
CAS NO:
19392
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Tiopronin (2-mercaptopropionylglycine) is a chelating agent used primarily in treating cystinuria. Produced via condensation of mercaptopropionic acid and glycine, its molecular formula is C5H9NO3S with CAS No. 108-64-3.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to thiol compounds. Store in cool, dry conditions away from oxidizing agents. Strict occupational exposure limits apply during manufacturing due to potential skin irritation.