Thioacetic Acid
Cas No :
507-09-5
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
76.12 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
C2H4OS
Melting Point :
–17 °C
Boiling Point :
88–91.5 °C (Lit.)
Solubility :
Soluble In Alcohol, Ether; Miscible With Organics
Flash Point :
18 °C (Closed Cup)
Description :
Thioacetic Acid (C2H4OS) is an uncolored to light yellow liquid, with an odor that is sulfuric and pungent. It's a sulfur derivative of Acetic Acid, with the Thiol (-SH) functional element instead of the long-lasting hydroxyl (-OH) groups. Thioacetic Acid is extensively used for Organic Synthesis as well as chemical production because of its high reactivity, especially in the formation of thioesters, sulfur-containing intermediates, and other special chemicals. The fact that it is solubilized in organic solvents allows it to be used for a variety of industrial and laboratory applications.
Thioacetic Acid is mainly used as a building block for organic chemical synthesis. It can react with amines, alcohols, and other amines to create thioesters. These constitute essential intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and special chemicals.
It's used to make sulfur-containing compounds, intermediates, and bioactive molecules. Reactivity enables chemical engineers to synthesize groups of thiols from molecules. This is essential for the design of compounds and functionalization.
Thioacetic Acid can be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. Thioesters made from it act as the primary intermediates for Agrochemical formulations.
It is widely used in the chemical research and development labs to study thiol chemistry, the formation of thioesters, as well as functional group transformations that contain sulfur. It is the most commonly used ingredient in the synthetic organic chemical protocol.
Utilized in the production of sulfur-containing polymers, compounds as well as specialty substances that need an active thiol or thioester function.
Thioacetic Acid's high reactivity, solubility in organic solvents, and ability to introduce thiol groups make it an invaluable reagent for chemical synthesis and industrial applications.
Wear protective gloves, goggles, and a laboratory coat if you are dealing with Thioacetic Acid.
Utilize a ventilated fume hood to ensure that you do not breathe in the of the vapors.
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry area, far from moisture, heat, and potent chemical oxidizing agents.
Beware of eye and skin contact. If there is contact with the skin, rinse thoroughly using water, and consult a doctor if you need to.
Thioacetic Acid is highly flammable and has an unpleasant, irritating odor.. Be sure to handle it with care.
ChemicalBull creates the highest purity Thioacetic Acid, ideal for the synthesis of organic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and industrial use.
It is available in both large and small quantities, packaged safely and distributed throughout Vapi.
ChemicalBull offers worldwide and global distribution, with affordable prices and custom packaging solutions that cater to different industries.
For detailed information regarding hazards, handling precautions, toxicity, and environmental impact, request the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Thioacetic Acid.
