Description

Lithium Mercaptoacetate is the lithium salt of thioglycolic acid, a versatile organosulfur compound. This chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and stabilizer in advanced material synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily utilized by industries focused on specialty polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemical manufacturing where precise reactivity and purity are critical.

Application

• Polymer Stabilizer: Acts as a chain transfer agent or antioxidant in the production of synthetic rubbers and specialty plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing thiol or sulfide functional groups.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in the preparation of certain depilatory agents and permanent wave solutions in cosmetic chemistry.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a nucleophile or reducing agent in organic synthesis for creating sulfur-containing compounds.
• Metal Chelation: Employed in processes requiring specific metal ion binding or extraction due to its thiolate group.
• Research & Development: A reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying thiol-based reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Mercaptoacetate
CAS No.	22535-44-0
Molecular Formula	C2H3LiO2S
Molecular Weight	98.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Thioglycolate; Mercaptoacetic Acid Lithium Salt; Thioglycolic Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium 2-Sulfanylacetate; Acetic acid, 2-mercapto-, lithium salt; Lithium Mercaptoethanoate; Lithium HS-CH2-COO
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Mercaptoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.