NIH MeSH · D002731Chemicals and Drugs
4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate
Also known as4 Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate · Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate · Chloromercuriphenylsulfonate · PCMPS · p-Chloromercuriphenylsulphonate · p Chloromercuriphenylsulphonate · PCMBS · Chloromercuribenzene-p-sulphonic Acid · Acid, Chloromercuribenzene-p-sulphonic · Chloromercuribenzene p sulphonic Acid
Definition
A cytotoxic sulfhydryl reagent that inhibits several subcellular metabolic systems and is used as a tool in cellular physiology.
MeSH classification
- D02.455.426.559.389.097.150
- D02.691.750.740.220
- D02.886.645.600.080.050.100.100
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Common questions about 4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate
What does 4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate mean in medicine?
A cytotoxic sulfhydryl reagent that inhibits several subcellular metabolic systems and is used as a tool in cellular physiology. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate known by any other names?
Yes. 4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate is also referred to as 4 Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate, Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate, Chloromercuriphenylsulfonate, PCMPS in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate sit in the medical classification?
4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.455.426.559.389.097.150, D02.691.750.740.220, D02.886.645.600.080.050.100.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002731) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗