Term Name:	sulfanegen
Synonyms:	2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid
Definition:	A member of the class of dithianes that is 1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. Sulfanegen is a prodrug for 3-mercaptopyruvic acid and is an experimental antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:138170]  ( EBI )