Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%

Name: Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%
SKU: FSA118685000

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. | CAS: 54-64-8 | C9H9HgNaO2S | 404.81 g/mol

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Chemical Name or MaterialEthylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt

Melting Point232.0°C to 233.0°C

CAS54-64-8

ColorWhite to Cream

Health Hazard 1GHS Signal Word: Danger

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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

RUO – Research Use Only