MGD . sodium salt . monohydrate

Together with FeSO₄ MGD is a useful component for the formation of the MGD₂-Fe²⁺complex, which is an excellent nitric oxide (NO) spin-trapping reagent. The MGD₂-Fe2+complex is quite unstable, especially in the presence of dissolved oxygen. Thus, the complex should be used immediately after being made. An excess (usually 5-fold excess), of MGD to Fe2+ is used for making the complex with FeSO₄ to give a more stable complex solution. Acidic conditions should be avoided because dithiocarbamate tends to decompose forming toxic carbon disulfide. It was reported that MGD and Fe(MGD)₂ do not exhibit toxicity up to 8mmol/kg and 0.3mmol/kg, respectively.