Thiodiglycolic acid, 98%
Thiodiglycolic acid, 98%
Thiodiglycolic acid, 98%
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Thiodiglycolic acid, 98%

CAS: 123-93-3 | C4H6O4S | 150.148 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS123-93-3
IUPAC Name2-[(carboxymethyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid
Molecular FormulaC4H6O4S
InChI KeyUVZICZIVKIMRNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)CSCC(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Assay (Silylated GC)≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
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It finds it applications in the production of [1,4]oxathiane-2,6-dione by heating. It is employed as an anti-oxidant and reducing agent in cosmetics industry.

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Applications
It finds it applications in the production of [1,4]oxathiane-2,6-dione by heating. It is employed as an anti-oxidant and reducing agent in cosmetics industry.

Solubility
Solubility in water is almost transparent. (water, 4.00E+05 mg/L @ 25°C (exp); 1e+006 mg/L @ 25°C (est).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. L W Wormhoudt.; J N Commandeur.; J H Ploemen.; R S Abdoelgafoer.; A Makansi.; P J Van Bladeren.; N P Vermeulen. Urinary thiodiacetic acid. A selective biomarker for the cytochrome P450-catalyzed oxidation of 1,2-dibromoethane in the rat.Drug Metab Dispos.,1997,25(4), 508-515.
  2. U Hofmann.; M Eichelbaum.; S Seefried.; C O Meese. Identification of thiodiglycolic acid, thiodiglycolic acid sulfoxide, and (3-carboxymethylthio)lactic acid as major human biotransformation products of S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine.Drug Metab Dispos.,1991,19(1), 222-226.