1,3-Propanedisulfonic acid is a
sulfonic acid containing two sulfonate units. Its salts are called eprodisates and have been evaluated as a protector of renal function in
AA amyloidosis
AA amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis, a disease characterized by the abnormal deposition of fibers of insoluble protein in the extracellular space of various tissues and organs. In AA amyloidosis, the deposited protein is serum amyloid A protei ...
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Methanedisulfonic acid
Methanedisulfonic acid is the organosulfur compound with the formula CH2(SO3H)2. It is the di sulfonic acid of methane. It is prepared by treatment of methanesulfonic acid with oleum. Its acid strength (pKa) is comparable to that of sulfuri ...
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Ethanedisulfonic acid
Ethanedisulfonic acid is a diprotic sulfonic acid, with pKa values of -1.46 and -2.06, making it a very strong acid. When used in pharmaceutical formulations, the salts with the active ingredient are known as edisylates.
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Sulfonic acids
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