Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Penicillamine

Also known as: D-Penicillamine; Cuprimine; Depen

CAS: 52-67-5 Chelating Agent IP / BP / EP / USP GMP Certified Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Penicillamine API — Mediocon Inc
Penicillamine — Pharmaceutical Grade API

Product Overview

CAS No: 52-67-5  |  MF: C₅H₁₁NO₂S  |  MW: 149.21 g/mol

Penicillamine is a pharmaceutical-grade active ingredient classified as a Chelating Agent and Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug. Mediocon Inc supplies high-purity Penicillamine API conforming to IP / BP / EP / USP specifications, manufactured in our GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Penicillamine is a degradation product of penicillin that acts as a chelator of heavy metals such as copper, mercury, and lead. It forms stable complexes with these metals, facilitating their urinary excretion. It also has immunosuppressive properties used in rheumatoid arthritis management.

Key Features

  • High-purity pharmaceutical grade API
  • IP/BP/EP/USP compliant
  • Full CoA and MSDS documentation
  • GMP certified manufacturing

Applications

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (DMARD therapy)
  • Wilson's disease (copper chelation)
  • Cystinuria treatment
  • Lead and mercury poisoning (chelation)

Why Choose Mediocon

  • ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified manufacturing
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality with full CoA
  • Export-ready documentation: COO, MSDS, DMF
  • Flexible MOQ for both R&D and commercial scale
  • Dedicated QA support for regulatory filings

Product Specifications

Product NamePenicillamine
Also Known AsD-Penicillamine; Cuprimine; Depen
CAS Number52-67-5
Molecular FormulaC₅H₁₁NO₂S
Molecular Weight149.21 g/mol
CategoryChelating Agent — Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)
AppearanceWhite or almost white crystalline powder
SolubilityFreely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol
GradeIP / BP / EP / USP

Analytical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AssayNLT 98.0%
Loss on DryingNMT 0.5%
Heavy MetalsNMT 20 ppm
Residue on IgnitionNMT 0.1%
Microbial LimitsComplies with pharmacopoeia
IdentificationIR, HPLC Compliant
Packing25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement
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