3-Mercaptopropanic Acid
Product Description
| Product | 3-Mercaptopropanic Acid |
| CAS | 107-96-0 |
| Formula | C11H11NO2S |
| Synonym | T5SJ B1 C1 DVQ E- AT5NJ [WLN], Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, 3-Mercaptopropionic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless to light Yellowish Liquid |
| Relative Density (20 ºC) | 1.215-1.218 |
| Assay; CF, USP 26 | 98.5% min |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max |
| Refractive Index (40° C ) | 1.490-1493 |
| pH | 2.7 |
| Odor | strong acrid sulfide-like odor |
| Melting Point | 16.8 c |
| Molecular weight | 106.14 |
| Flash Point | (cc) 93 c |
| Specific gravity | 1.218 (21 c) |
| Solubility | water, ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 110.5-111.5 c (15 mm) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Use: DEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
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