(2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoic acid (Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂S)

Product Name:	(2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoic acid
CAS Registry Number:	52-67-5
EINECS:	200-148-8
Synonyms:	penicillamine; Cuprimine;D-Penicillamine;(2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoic acid; Mercaptyl; 3-Mercapto-D-valine; Depen; Mercaptovaline; Cuprenil; Metalcaptase; Artamine;
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula:	C₅H₁₁NO₂S
Molecular Weight:	149.21134
Density:	1.204g/cm³
Boiling Point:	251.8°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point:	212 ºC
Flash Point:	106.1°C
Refractive index:	-63 ° (C=1, 1mol/L NaOH)
Risk Codes:	S24/25
Safety Statements:	Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Mildly toxic by ingestion. An experimental teratogen. Human systemic effects by ingestion: agranulocytosis, dermatitis, fever, hemorrhage, increased body temperature, dermatitis, leukopenia, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia. Human teratogenic effects by an unspecified route: developmental abnormalities of the craniofacial areas, skin, and skin appendages, and body wall. Experimental reproductive effects. Questionable human carcinogen producing leukemia. Mutation data reported. Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, metal poisonings, and cystinuria. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NO_x and SO_x. See also MERCAPTANS.
Hazard Symbols:	Xi,T,Xn

(2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoic acid (Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S)