Thiomersal (INN), commonly known in the U.S. as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established and widely used antiseptic and antifungal agent. Developed in 1927, thimerosal has been and is still being used as a preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes vaccines. There has been significant concern regarding its safety and toxicity in the last several decades. Although thimerosal is banned in several countries, it continues to be included as a preservative in some vaccines in the United States and many vaccines in the developing world. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Merfamin, Mertorgan, Merzonin, Tiomersale and Estivin. Its PubChem CID is 16684434.
Thimerosal
| CAS No | 54-64-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H9HgNaO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 404.82 g/mol |
| Synonyms | sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury |
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S. as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established and widely used antiseptic and antifungal agent. Developed in 1927, thimerosal has been and is still being used as a preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes vaccines.
The listed CAS number is 54-64-8.
The listed molecular formula is C9H9HgNaO2S.
The listed molecular weight is 404.82 g/mol.
sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury.
The source lists Merfamin, Mertorgan, Merzonin, Tiomersale and Estivin.