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Mercaptoacetic acid, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11494307
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Reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis.Mercaptoacetic acid is used as a protecting agent for tryptophan in amino acid analysis and an acidity indicator. It finds application as an intermediate in the chemical reactions such as addition, elimination and cyclization. It acts as a precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate. Its organotin derivatives are used as stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In organic synthesis, it acts as a nucleophile in thioglycolysis reactions and sulfur transfer agent for sulfonyl chloride synthesis. Further, it is used in leather processing.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis.Mercaptoacetic acid is used as a protecting agent for tryptophan in amino acid analysis and an acidity indicator. It finds application as an intermediate in the chemical reactions such as addition, elimination and cyclization. It acts as a precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate. Its organotin derivatives are used as stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In organic synthesis, it acts as a nucleophile in thioglycolysis reactions and sulfur transfer agent for sulfonyl chloride synthesis. Further, it is used in leather processing.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ethers, ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons, benzene and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with chloroform.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 68-11-1
Molecular Formula C2H4O2S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 92.112
MDL Number MFCD00004876
InChI Key CWERGRDVMFNCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym mercaptoacetic acid, thioglycolic acid, 2-thioglycolic acid, acetic acid, mercapto, 2-mercaptoacetic acid, sulfanylacetic acid, thiovanic acid, mercaptoessigsaeure, thioglycollic acid, glycolic acid, thio
PubChem CID 1133
ChEBI CHEBI:30065
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylacetic acid
SMILES C(C(=O)O)S

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 12°C
Density 1.295
Boiling Point 220°C
Flash Point 119°C (246°F)
Linear Formula HSCH2CO2H
Refractive Index 1.5045
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1940
Beilstein 506166
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Merck Index 14,9336
Solubility Information Miscible with water,ethanol,ethers,ketones,esters,chlorinated hydrocarbons,benzene and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with chloroform.
Formula Weight 92.11
Percent Purity ≥97%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Mercaptoacetic acid, 98%
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Product Identifier
  • Mercaptoacetic acid
Signal Word
  • Danger
Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thioglycolic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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