Thioglycolic Acid | 68-11-1
Cas No :
68-11-1
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
92.12 G/mol
Molecular Formula :
C2H4O2S
Boiling Point :
96 °c
Melting Point :
−16 °c
Flash Point :
126 °c
Solubility :
Miscible With Water, Ethanol, Acetone; Sparingly Soluble In Chloroform
Description :
Thioglycolic Acid Suppliers and Exporter for USA
ChemicalBull supplies Thioglycolic Acid for industrial, chemical processing, personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and specialty applications across the USA. Thioglycolic Acid is an organosulfur compound containing both carboxylic acid and thiol functional groups, providing strong reducing and complexing properties.
Thioglycolic Acid is widely used as a chemical intermediate and reducing agent in applications involving hair treatment, polymer processing, metal treatment, and chemical synthesis. It is also used in the production of thioglycolate salts and other sulfur-containing chemical derivatives.
ChemicalBull supports bulk supply requirements for Thioglycolic Acid for chemical manufacturers, personal care companies, cosmetic manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, polymer processors, distributors, and other qualified buyers in the USA.
Applications of Thioglycolic Acid
Hair Care and Cosmetic Applications
Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are used in selected hair treatment formulations because of their reducing properties. Thioglycolate compounds are used in hair waving, straightening, and depilatory formulations where appropriate.
Chemical Manufacturing
Thioglycolic Acid is used as a chemical intermediate for manufacturing thioglycolates and other sulfur-containing compounds used in industrial and specialty chemical applications.
Polymer and PVC Processing
Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are used in polymer processing and PVC applications, including as intermediates for certain polymer stabilizers and processing additives.
Metal Treatment
Thioglycolic Acid can be used in selected metal treatment and surface-processing applications because its sulfur-containing functional group can interact with certain metal ions.
Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Manufacturing
Thioglycolic Acid can serve as an intermediate or processing reagent in the synthesis of selected pharmaceutical and fine-chemical compounds, depending on the manufacturing process and required specifications.
Depilatory Formulations
Thioglycolic Acid derivatives, particularly thioglycolate salts, are used in depilatory products because they can reduce disulfide bonds in keratin. The specific ingredient and concentration depend on the formulation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Applications
Thioglycolic Acid can be used as a reducing or complexing reagent in selected laboratory, analytical, and chemical processing applications.
Thioglycolic Acid Supplier and Distributor in the USA
ChemicalBull supplies Thioglycolic Acid for chemical manufacturing, personal care, cosmetic, polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty processing requirements in the USA. The product can be supplied to manufacturers, chemical processors, formulators, distributors, and other qualified industrial buyers according to required specifications and packaging requirements.
Bulk Product Supply
Bulk Thioglycolic Acid supply can support applications including:
- Hair care and cosmetic processing
- Depilatory formulations
- Chemical manufacturing
- Polymer and PVC processing
- Metal treatment
- Pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing
- Specialty chemical synthesis
- Laboratory and analytical applications
ChemicalBull supports product sourcing, documentation, packaging requirements, and bulk chemical supply for customers in the USA.
Why Buy Thioglycolic Acid from ChemicalBull?
ChemicalBull supports the sourcing and supply of Thioglycolic Acid for industrial and specialty applications, with supply options based on the customer's required specifications, quantity, and packaging.
Buyer Advantages:
- Bulk supply for industrial requirements
- Suitable for chemical and specialty processing
- Supply support for personal care and cosmetic applications
- Product documentation support
- Packaging options based on requirement
- Supply support for manufacturers and distributors
- Export-oriented chemical supply capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions About Thioglycolic Acid
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What is the CAS number of Thioglycolic Acid?
The CAS number of Thioglycolic Acid is 68-11-1. -
What is Thioglycolic Acid used for?
Thioglycolic Acid is used as a chemical intermediate, reducing agent, and raw material for selected hair care, cosmetic, polymer, metal treatment, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical applications. -
Is Thioglycolic Acid used in hair care products?
Yes. Thioglycolic Acid and, more commonly, its thioglycolate derivatives are used in selected hair waving, straightening, and depilatory formulations because of their reducing properties. -
Is Thioglycolic Acid used in polymer manufacturing?
Yes. Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are used in selected polymer and PVC processing applications, including the production of certain polymer additives and stabilizers. -
Can Thioglycolic Acid be supplied in bulk in the USA?
Yes. ChemicalBull supports bulk supply of Thioglycolic Acid for qualified chemical manufacturers, personal care companies, cosmetic manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, polymer processors, distributors, and other buyers in the USA.
