Mercaptoacetic Acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

68-11-1

Molecular Formula

C₂H₄O₂S

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

92.11

MDL Number

MFCD00004876

InChI Key

CWERGRDVMFNCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

mercaptoacetic acid, thioglycolic acid, 2-thioglycolic acid, acetic acid, mercapto, 2-mercaptoacetic acid, sulfanylacetic acid, thiovanic acid, mercaptoessigsaeure, thioglycollic acid, glycolic acid, thio

PubChem CID

1133

ChEBI

CHEBI:30065

IUPAC Name

2-sulfanylacetic acid

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)S

Melting Point

-16.0°C

Color

Colorless

Density

1.3250g/mL

Boiling Point

220.0°C

Flash Point

126°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

97.5% min. (Iodimetry)

Packaging

Glass bottle

Refractive Index

1.5030 to 1.5050

Linear Formula

HSCH₂CO₂H

Quantity

250 mL

Fieser

01,1153; 07,366

Specific Gravity

1.325

Merck Index

15, 9489

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol,ether,chloroform and benzene

Viscosity

6.55 Pas (20°C)

Formula Weight

92.11

Percent Purity

98%

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Mercaptoacetic acid

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fre

EINECSNumber

200-677-4

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fre

EINECSNumber

200-677-4

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only