Chemical Properties
light yellow to yellow-brown powder
Uses
Reagent for the modification of cysteine residues in proteins. Used to induce animal osteoarthritis model system, which mimics both symptoms and histopathology of the human disease.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Used to induce osteoarthritis-like lesions and functional impairment in rats, for testing of chondroprotective agents and diagnostic imaging techniques.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Iand Na2O.
