Cat Number: API52675

D(-)-Penicillamine

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CAS Number

52-67-5

Synonyms

D-Penicillamine
penicillamine
Cuprimine

Description

D-penicillamine is an optically active form of penicillamine having D-configuration. Pharmaceutical form (L-form is toxic) of chelating agent used to treat heavy metal poisoning. It has a role as a chelator, an antirheumatic drug, a drug allergen and a copper chelator. It is a penicillamine and a non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid. It is an enantiomer of a L-penicillamine.

Molecular Weight

149.21

Molecular Formula

C5H11NO2S

SMILES

CC(C)(C(C(=O)O)N)S

EINECS

200-148-8

Appearance

White to Off-white Solid

Boiling Point

251.8℃ at 760 mmHg