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Unithiol MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Unithiol
Tree Number(s)
D02.886.489.180.900
Unique ID
D014494
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014494
Scope Note
A chelating agent used as an antidote to heavy metal poisoning.
Entry Term(s)
2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic Acid
2,3-Dimercaptopropane 1-Sodium Sulfonate
2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate Sodium
2,3-Dimercaptopropanesulfonic Acid
DMPS
DMPS-Heyl
Dimaval
Mercuval
Sodium 2,3-Dimercaptopropane Sulfonate
Sodium 2,3-Dithiopropanesulfate
Unitiol
Pharm Action
Antidotes
Chelating Agents
Registry Number
4076-02-2
Related Numbers
74-61-3
CAS Type 1 Name
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2,3-dimercapto-, monosodium salt
Previous Indexing
Alkyl Sulfonates (1974-1975)
Sulfhydryl Compounds (1974-1975)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under DIMERCAPROL 1976-90
History Note
91(76); was see under DIMERCAPROL 1976-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1975/07/25
Revision Date
2016/07/01
Unithiol Preferred
Mercuval Narrower
Dimaval Narrower
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