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Mercaptosuccinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B23301.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercaptosuccinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B23301.36
500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: B23301.36
also known as B23301-36
Price (EUR)
Price: 201,00
Online price: 180,90
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
70-49-5
IUPAC Name
2-sulfanylbutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4S
InChI Key
NJRXVEJTAYWCQJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CC(S)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Powder
Melting Point (clear melt)
150-158?C
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Description
Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in the preparation of mercaptosuccinic acid diethyl ester by reaction with ethanol. It is also used as a brightening agent in metal plating. Further, it serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, soil fumigants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and electroplating agents.
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
Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in the preparation of mercaptosuccinic acid diethyl ester by reaction with ethanol. It is also used as a brightening agent in metal plating. Further, it serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, soil fumigants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and electroplating agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Mercaptosuccinic acid is used in the preparation of mercaptosuccinic acid diethyl ester by reaction with ethanol. It is also used as a brightening agent in metal plating. Further, it serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, soil fumigants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and electroplating agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell