3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol

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Product Description

Product3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol
CAS96-27-5
FormulaC3H8O2S
Synonym3-mercapto-propane-1,2-diol, a-Thiolglycerol, 1-Mercaptoglycerol, 1-Thioglycerol, NSC 5370, Monothioglycerol, 3-Mercaptopropane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-, USAF CB-37, 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol, Glycerol, 1-thio-, a-Monothioglycerol, Thioglycerine, Monothioglycerin, a-Monothioglycerol, 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol, USAF B-40, Thioglycerol, a-Thioglycerol, 1-Thiogylcerol, 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol, 1-Monothioglycerol, 1-Thioglycerol Thiovanol, Glycerol-1-thiol, Thioglycerin, Thiovanol, 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight108.16
EINECS202-495-0
InChI1S/C3H8O2S/c4-1-3(5)2-6/h3-6H,1-2H2
Solubilityabsolute ethanol: 1 mL/mL
Storage Temperature2-8°C
BRN Number1732046
Water solubilityslightly soluble
Refractive Index1.527
Flash Point>230 °F
SensitiveAir Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Merck14,9335
Boiling Point118 °C5 mm Hg
Formliquid
Density1.25 g/mL at 25 °C
Notes3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol uses and applications include: Stabilizer for acrylonitrile polymers; antioxidant, preservative, stabilizer for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; depilatory agent, reducing agent in cosmetics; crosslinking agent for coatings; accelerator for epoxy-amine reactions; polymerization modifier; hair waving; textiles; furs; surfactants; foam stabilizing additives; pharmaceutical intermediate; wound healing drug Suggested storage of 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol: Hygroscopic; store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition
ClassSurfactants
FunctionSurfactant, Preservative, Accelerator, Stabilizer, Reducing Agent, Additive
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical
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