2,5-Dithiobiurea is used in radiopharmaceutical imaging, inhibiting enzyme function, kidney function study and to treat toxic metal poisoning. It is also used in co-crystals development and in the field of nonlinear optics to generate new coherent wavelengths
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Applications2,5-Dithiobiurea is used in radiopharmaceutical imaging, inhibiting enzyme function, kidney function study and to treat toxic metal poisoning. It is also used in co-crystals development and in the field of nonlinear optics to generate new coherent wavelengths
SolubilitySoluble in hot water, pyridine, triethylamine and dimethylformamide. Insoluble in cold water.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.