Penicillamine

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 52-67-5 Cat. No. BCP17247
Name Penicillamine
Synonyms D-Penicillamine; Penicillamine; 3-Mercapto-D-valine; D-(-)-Penicillamine; Cuprimine; Depen; Penicillaminate, Copper; Penicillamine;3,3-Dimethyl-D(-)-cysteine;D-(-)-Penicillamine;
Formula C5H11NO2S M. Wt 149.21
  • Biological Activity
Description Penicillamine is an exogenous NOS modulator, found to inhibit urease activity and an antirheumatic and chelating agent used for Wilson's disease. It is D-penicillamine, as L-penicillamine is toxic (it inhibits the action of pyridoxine). It is an α-amino acid metabolite of penicillin, although it has no antibiotic properties.
Pathways Others Pathway 
Targets Others 

Structure

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