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Mercaptosuccinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in the preparation of mercaptosuccinic acid diethyl ester by reaction with ethanol. It is also used as a brightening agent in metal plating. Further, it serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, soil fumigants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and electroplating agents.
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Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in the preparation of mercaptosuccinic acid diethyl ester by reaction with ethanol. It is also used as a brightening agent in metal plating. Further, it serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, soil fumigants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and electroplating agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
150°C to 155°C
Quantity
500 g
Beilstein
1099858
Merck Index
14,9343
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in benzene.
Formula Weight
150.15
Percent Purity
98%
Chemical Name or Material
Mercaptosuccinic acid
Hazard Category
H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-736-4
RTECSNumber
WM8225000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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