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Mercaptoacetic acid, is an organic acid, the chemical formula is C2H4O2S, is a colourless transparent liquid, has a strong unpleasant odour, miscible with water, miscible in ethanol, ether, soluble in common solvents, rapid oxidation in the air, in the presence of open flame, high heat can be combusted and emit hydrogen sulfide gas with a high degree of toxicity, is mainly used as a raw material for the finishing agent of blankets and the cold ironing liquid.
Thioglycolic acid Typical Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow liquid |
| TGA(%) | 99.0 min |
| Fe(ppm) | 0.5 max |
| Relative density | 1.28 ~ 1.40 |
Thioacetic acid has a variety of roles and applications, mainly in the fields of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The following are some of the major roles and applications:
1. Reagent in organic synthesis
Thioacetic acid is often used as a reagent and reaction intermediate in organic synthesis. Example:
Mercapturisation reactions: it can be used as a sulfide reagent to introduce sulfhydryl groups (-SH) into other compounds in organic chemistry.
Reducing agent: In some reactions, mercaptoacetic acid can be used as a reducing agent and participate in chemical reactions.
2. Preparation of mercapto compounds
Mercaptoacetic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of mercapto compounds such as mercaptoacetates. It can react with other compounds to form various mercapto derivatives, which have applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science.
3. Biological studies
In biochemical research, mercaptoacetic acid can be used to study the role of the sulfhydryl group (-SH) in biomolecules. Mercaptoacetic acid may be used as an analytical reagent for certain biomolecules to help researchers understand the effects of sulfhydryl groups on protein structure and function.
4. Industrial applications
Mercaptoacetic acid may also play a role in certain industrial applications. For example, it may be used as a reaction feedstock or intermediate in the production of certain speciality chemicals or materials.
5. Antioxidants and reducing agents
Although mercaptoacetic acid itself is not often used as a commercial antioxidant, its chemical properties allow it to participate in chemical reactions as a reducing agent under certain conditions.
Thioglycolic acid Usage
1.Used for the production of bisphenol A epoxy resin.
2. It is the main raw material for cosmetics and hair perm lotion agent.
3. Used for the synthesis of PVC transparent plastic and organic tin heat stabilizer.
4. Hair removal agent
5. Metal appearance treatment
6. Used for producing polycarboxylate water reducing agents.
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Thioglycolic acid Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG, 250kg/drum or IBC drum.
Thioglycolic acid Storage
Stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight