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Thioacetic acid, 97%
Description
Thioacetic acid is a reagent for introduction of the thiol group into organic molecules. It is used as flavor & Fragrance Intermediates. It is used to manufacture captopril(antihypertension) and spironolac-tone (diuretic).
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.
Thioacetic acid is a reagent for introduction of the thiol group into organic molecules. It is used as flavor & Fragrance Intermediates. It is used to manufacture captopril(antihypertension) and spironolac-tone (diuretic).
Solubility
Soluble in water. (27g/L) at 16°C.
Notes
Protect from heat. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, metals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -17°C |
| Density | 1.068 |
| Boiling Point | 97°C |
| Flash Point | 18°C (64°F) |
| Odor | Stench |
| Refractive Index | 1.464 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2436 |
| Beilstein | 773684 |
| Merck Index | 14,9320 |
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Safety and Handling
- Thioacetic acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable solid Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- 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 water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thioacetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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