Thioglycolic acid, PurReagent, >=98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C2H4O2S
Molecular Weight:  92.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 68-11-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.4 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility 1.000 g/L at 20 °C
Autoignition temp. 662 °F
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.505 (lit.)
B pt. 96 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. -16 °C (lit.)
Density 1.326 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301 + H311 + H331,H314,H317,H412
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Cosmetics- Used in hair removal creams and hair perming products (breaks keratin bonds). Chemical industry- Intermediate in synthesis of chemicals and stabilizers. Metal treatment- Used in cleaning and corrosion inhibition. Polymer & plastic industry- As a chain transfer agent. Laboratory use- Reagent in biochemical and analytical processes.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a reducing agent and chemical modifier especially for breaking disulfide bonds in proteins and other compounds.

General Description
Thioglycolic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong sulfur-like odor. It contains both a thiol (-SH) and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group making it highly reactive and a good reducing agent.