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T5125 SIGMA
Thimerosal
≥97% (HPLC)
Synonym: 2-(Ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt, Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid sodium salt, Mercury-([o-carboxyphenyl]thio)ethyl sodium salt, Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
CAS Number: 54-64-8
Linear Formula: 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
Molecular Weight: 404.81
Application
Thimerosal is used as an antibacterial and antifungal. It is used as a topical antiseptic on skin and mucous membranes1. It is also used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals as well as research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Thimerosal is a sulfhydryl (thiol) oxidizing reagent capable of inhibiting a wide range of sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins such as PI3-kinase-dependent methionine synthase, glutamate transport receptors, and Na++K+ dependent ATPases.
assay ≥97% (HPLC)
mp 234-237 °C (dec.)(lit.) |