Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate

Agent Name
Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate
CAS Number
20624-25-3
Formula
C5-H10-N-S2.Na.3H2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Diethyldithiocarbamate sodium salt trihydrate; Diethyldithiocarbamate sodium trihydrate; Diethyldithiocarbamic acid sodium salt trihydrate; Diethyldithiokarbaman sodny trihydrat [Czech]; Dithiocarb trihydrate; Carbamic acid, diethyldithio-, sodium salt, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chelating Agents
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chelating agent for copper, a drug to treat Wilson's Disease, and an antidote for nickel and cadmium poisoning; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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