Ditiocarb zinc, also known as Diethyldithiocarbamic acid zinc salt, is a known chelator for copper and zinc. It also a dermatological sensitizer and allergen. Sensitivity to ditiocarb zinc may be... Sensitivity to ditiocarb zinc may be identified with a clinical patch test.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Pharmacologically active on Dopamine beta-hydroxylase, Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn], and Cytochrome P450 2A6
- Primary indication
- Ditiocarb Zinc is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C10H20N2S4Zn · 361.948 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- United States, 2012
- Also known as
- DEDTC · Diethyldithiocarbamic acid zinc salt · Ethazate · Ethyl cymate · Ethyl zimate
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
RKQOSDAEEGPRER-UHFFFAOYSA-LSMILES[Zn++].CCN(CC)C([S-])=S.CCN(CC)C([S-])=SWhat you can answer from here — as of July 07, 2026
5Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological actionListed above
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