Description

Glyceryl Monothioglycolate is a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl and thiol ester functionalities, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating specialized polymers and fine chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and personal care industries seeking to develop products with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where controlled release or specific targeting is required.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linking monomer in the production of specialty polymers, including acrylic resins and adhesives.
• Hair Care Products: Serves as a key precursor in the formulation of certain hair waving and straightening agents.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Utilized for linking molecules (e.g., drugs, dyes, polymers) to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules due to its reactive thiol group.
• Lubricant Additive: Employed as an intermediate for synthesizing extreme pressure (EP) and anti-wear additives for industrial lubricants.
• Chemical Research: Used as a building block in organic synthesis for creating novel thioether and ester compounds in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glyceryl Monothioglycolate
CAS No.	30618-84-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4S
Molecular Weight	166.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydroxypropyl thioglycolate; Thioglycolic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester; Glycerol 1-thioglycolate; Monothioglycerol glycolate; Glyceryl thioglycolate; 1-Thioglycerol glycolate; 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl mercaptoacetate; (2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)thioacetic acid
EINECS	250-249-2

Quality Control

Our Glyceryl Monothioglycolate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using validated methods, including HPLC, GC, and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen) is recommended. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.500

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