Description

Potassium Thioglycolate is a key organic salt widely utilized for its potent reducing and nucleophilic properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to break disulfide bonds, making it an essential component in depilatory formulations and permanent wave solutions for the cosmetic industry. This versatile chemical is also critical in research and industrial synthesis, serving as a precursor and reagent for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Primary active agent in chemical hair relaxers, depilatory creams, and cold wave permanent hair solutions.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a key intermediate and reducing agent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing other thioglycolate derivatives and organosulfur compounds.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a reducing agent in specific dyeing and finishing processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent for the determination of certain metal ions and in biochemical research.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Thioglycolate
CAS No.	34452-51-2
Molecular Formula	C2H3KO2S
Molecular Weight	130.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate; Mercaptoacetic acid potassium salt; Thioglycolic acid potassium salt; Potassium mercaptoacetate; Acetic acid, mercapto-, potassium salt; KTG; 2-Mercaptoacetic acid potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Thioglycolate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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