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Mercaptoacetic acid, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Catalog number ALFB20391.36
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Quantity:
500 g
Chemical Identifiers
CAS9004-57-3
IUPAC Name2-[butyl({4-[2-(2,6-dicyano-4-nitrophenyl)diazen-1-yl]-3-methylphenyl})amino]ethyl acetate
Molecular FormulaC23H24N6O4
InChI KeyARSKJXYLLONUAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCN(CCOC(C)=O)C1=CC(C)=C(C=C1)N=NC1=C(C=C(C=C1C#N)[N+]([O-])=O)C#N
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetInfrared spectrumConforms
Viscosity250 to 350 cP (5 % in 80/20 toluene/ethanol at 25°C)
Appearance (Form)Granular powder
Assay48 to 49.5 % (ethoxyl)
Appearance (Color)White
Reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis.Mercaptoacetic acid is used as a protecting agent for tryptophan in amino acid analysis and an acidity indicator. It finds application as an intermediate in the chemical reactions such as addition, elimination and cyclization. It acts as a precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate. Its organotin derivatives are used as stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In organic synthesis, it acts as a nucleophile in thioglycolysis reactions and sulfur transfer agent for sulfonyl chloride synthesis. Further, it is used in leather processing.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis.Mercaptoacetic acid is used as a protecting agent for tryptophan in amino acid analysis and an acidity indicator. It finds application as an intermediate in the chemical reactions such as addition, elimination and cyclization. It acts as a precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate. Its organotin derivatives are used as stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In organic synthesis, it acts as a nucleophile in thioglycolysis reactions and sulfur transfer agent for sulfonyl chloride synthesis. Further, it is used in leather processing.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ethers, ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons, benzene and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with chloroform.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis.Mercaptoacetic acid is used as a protecting agent for tryptophan in amino acid analysis and an acidity indicator. It finds application as an intermediate in the chemical reactions such as addition, elimination and cyclization. It acts as a precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate. Its organotin derivatives are used as stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In organic synthesis, it acts as a nucleophile in thioglycolysis reactions and sulfur transfer agent for sulfonyl chloride synthesis. Further, it is used in leather processing.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ethers, ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons, benzene and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with chloroform.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Si, L.; Ariya, P. A. Photochemical reactions of divalent mercury with thioglycolic acid: Formation of mercuric sulfide particles. Chemosphere 2015, 119, 467-472.
- Maltas, E.; Ertekin, B. Binding of actin to thioglycolic acid modified superparamagnetic nanoparticles for antibody conjugation. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 2015, 72, 984-989.