Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%
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Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%
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Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%

Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, CAS # 54-64-8, is an oxidizing reagent that can inhibit various sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins. It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.
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Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%
Catalog number118681000
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS54-64-8
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Infrared spectrumConforms
Additional infoion mercuric: =< 0.7%
Loss on drying=<0.5 % (vacuum/P2O5)
Appearance (Form)Powder
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General Description

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid is an oxidizing reagent that inhibits sulfhydryl-containing active sites of several enzymes
  • It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.
  • It can bind to sulfhydryl compounds, such as glutathione, cysteine, and sulfhydryl groups of proteins
  • Additionally, it can activate inositol triphosphate calcium channels on membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum, resulting in the regulation of cellular functions

Applications

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid has been widely investigated as a preservative in medicinal laboratory research, including vaccine studies
  • It has been shown to exhibit antifungal and antiseptic properties
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