Description

Thioglycollicacid99%Gr is a high-purity grade of thioglycolic acid, a versatile organosulfur compound. This product is essential for its role as a key intermediate and reagent in various synthesis and industrial processes. It is particularly valued in the chemical manufacturing, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries for its reactive thiol and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate and reducing agent in the production of various chemicals, including PVC stabilizers and other organosulfur compounds.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in the formulation of permanent wave solutions (hair perms) and depilatory creams due to its ability to break disulfide bonds in keratin.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biochemical reagents.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a complexing agent and titrant in analytical procedures, particularly for the determination of metal ions.
• Polymer Industry: Functions as a chain transfer agent in polymerization reactions and a component in certain specialty polymer formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized in specific dyeing and finishing processes, as well as in leather treatment applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thioglycollicacid99%Gr
CAS No.	68-11-7
Molecular Formula	C2H4O2S
Molecular Weight	92.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioglycolic Acid; Mercaptoacetic Acid; 2-Mercaptoacetic Acid; TGA; Acetic acid, mercapto-; Glycolic acid, thio-; USAF EK-P-586; NSC 167
EINECS	200-677-4

Quality Control

Our Thioglycollicacid99%Gr is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with the agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and its tendency to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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