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Thiosalicylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thiosalicylic acid acts as a trapping agent, which is useful in the desulfenylation of 3-indolyl sulfides. It is used to prepare macrocyclic diamides by condensation with diamines. Further, it is used as a precursor to drug, which finds application for the treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of vaccine preservative thiomersal and thioindigo dyestuff.
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Thiosalicylic acid acts as a trapping agent, which is useful in the desulfenylation of 3-indolyl sulfides. It is used to prepare macrocyclic diamides by condensation with diamines. Further, it is used as a precursor to drug, which finds application for the treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of vaccine preservative thiomersal and thioindigo dyestuff.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water, ethanol and alkanes.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
165°C to 168°C
Beilstein
508507
Merck Index
149360
Solubility Information
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water,ethanol and alkanes.
Formula Weight
154.19
Percent Purity
98%
Density
1.49
Quantity
250 g
Odor
Stench
Sensitivity
Air and light sensitive
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
205-704-3
RTECSNumber
DH3325000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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