Description

Lauryl Thioglycolate is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of thioglycolic acid esters. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient in formulations requiring controlled reducing or perming action. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care and chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality. Its unique structure provides specific reactivity that is valuable for advanced applications.

Application

• Hair Care Products: Primarily used as a key active agent in professional hair perming and waving lotions, where it acts to break and reform disulfide bonds in keratin.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Employed as a reducing agent in depilatory creams and other hair removal products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile building block and intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the lauryl-thioester moiety.
• Research & Development: Utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a specialty reagent.
• Industrial Processes: May serve as a stabilizer or modifying agent in specific polymer and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauryl Thioglycolate
CAS No.	3746-39-2
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2S
Molecular Weight	260.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl Thioglycolate; Dodecyl 2-Mercaptoacetate; Lauryl 2-Mercaptoacetate; Thioglycolic Acid Dodecyl Ester; 2-Mercaptoacetic Acid Dodecyl Ester; Dodecyl Mercaptoacetate; Lauryl Mercaptoacetate; n-Dodecyl Thioglycolate
EINECS	223-144-7

Quality Control

Our Lauryl Thioglycolate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment, providing full traceability and compliance assurance for your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470

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