Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
1953-02-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Tiopronin (CAS 1066-95-1) is a thiol-containing amino acid derivative used primarily as an antidote for heavy metal poisoning. Produced via chemical synthesis involving mercaptoacetic acid, its molecular formula is C4H9NO2S.
Strictly contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment or hypersensitivity to sulfhydryl compounds. Store in cool, dry conditions away from light to prevent oxidation. Medical supervision is mandatory during therapeutic use.