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Mercaptoacetic Acid CAS 68-11-1

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Mercaptoacetic Acid CAS 68-11-1 Specification

Grade
Industrial/Pharmaceutical grade

Smell
Strong unpleasant thiol odor

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

Physical Form
Liquid at room temperature

Purity
>99%

Melting Point
16.5C

Molecular Formula
C2H4O2S

Appearance
Colorless to light yellow liquid

Properties
Highly reactive thiol and carboxylic acid functional groups

Shelf Life
12 months if stored properly in an unopened container

Usage
Primarily used in hair treatment products leather processing and as a raw material in chemical synthesis

Solubility
Miscible with water ethanol and other organic solvents

Application
Used as a chemical intermediate in depilatory compounds and as a reducing agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

Ph Level
2-3 (1% solution)

EINECS No
200-677-4

Ingredients
100% pure mercaptoacetic acid

Refractive Rate
1.498

Structural Formula
HSCH2COOH

HS Code
29309099

Taste
Pungent

Storage
Store in a cool dry well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizers and heat sources

Molecular Weight
92.12 g/mol

Density
1.32 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
YES

CAS No
68-11-1

About Mercaptoacetic Acid CAS 68-11-1

Product Name: Thioglycolic acid

Identification:

Synonyms: Mercaptoacetic acid

Molecular Formula: C2H4O2S

Molecular Weight: 92.11

CAS Number: 68-11-1

EINECS Number: 200-677-4

Properties:

Appearance: Colorless clear liquid

Melting point: -16C

Boiling point: 96C (5mmHg)

Flash point 126C

Density: 1.325 g/ml at 25C

Solubility in water: Soluble

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions

FAQs of Mercaptoacetic Acid CAS 68-11-1:

Q: What is Mercaptoacetic Acid and what is it used for?

A: Mercaptoacetic acid is a chemical compound that is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in depilatory compounds and as a reducing agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Q: What is the physical form of Mercaptoacetic Acid?

A: Mercaptoacetic acid is a liquid at room temperature.

Q: Is Mercaptoacetic Acid poisonous?

A: Yes, Mercaptoacetic Acid is poisonous.

Q: What is the shelf life of Mercaptoacetic Acid and how should it be stored?

A: Mercaptoacetic Acid has a shelf life of 12 months if stored properly in an unopened container. It should be stored in a cool dry well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizers and heat sources.

Q: What are some of the properties of Mercaptoacetic Acid?

A: Mercaptoacetic Acid has highly reactive thiol and carboxylic acid functional groups, a pungent taste, a strong unpleasant thiol odor, and a molecular weight of 92.12 g/mol. It is miscible with water, ethanol, and other organic solvents and has a density of 1.32 gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3).

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