Thioglycolic Acid
TL;DR: Thioglycolic Acid (CAS 68-11-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H4O2S and molecular weight 91.9932 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-sulfanylacetic acid
Also Known As: mercaptoacetic acid, thioglycolic acid, Thioglycollic acid, Sulfanylacetic acid, 2-Mercaptoacetic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 91.9932 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 38.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 91.9932 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 42.0 |
| Melting Point | 2.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 248 °F at 20 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.3253 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 235 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5080 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)S |
| InChIKey | CWERGRDVMFNCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Thioglycolic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Thioglycolic Acid (CAS 68-11-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Thioglycolic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 68-11-1 and the molecular formula C2H4O2S and a molecular weight of 91.99 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.3253 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as mercaptoacetic acid and thioglycolic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Thioglycolic Acid
Property Insights of Thioglycolic Acid
The XLogP value of 0.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Thioglycolic Acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 38.3 Ų, Thioglycolic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Thioglycolic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Thioglycolic Acid?
The CAS number of Thioglycolic Acid is 68-11-1.
What is the molecular formula of Thioglycolic Acid?
The molecular formula of Thioglycolic Acid is C2H4O2S.
What is the molecular weight of Thioglycolic Acid?
The molecular weight of Thioglycolic Acid is 91.9932 g/mol.
What are the applications of Thioglycolic Acid?
Thioglycolic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Thioglycolic Acid (CAS 68-11-1) with custom synthesis...
Where can I buy Thioglycolic Acid?
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