Thioacetic acid
【Chemical Name】 Thioacetic acid
【Other Name】 Ethanethioic acid; Thiolacetic acid; Acetyl mercaptan
【CAS No. 】 507-09-5
【Molecular Formula】 C₂H₄OS
【Molecular Weight】 76.12 g/mol
【Product properties】 Colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid; strong pungent mercaptan odor. Boiling point: 93 °C; Flash point: 18 °C (closed cup); Density: 1.065 g/mL at 25 °C; Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether.
【Hazard Classification】 Class 3 Flammable Liquid – Highly flammable, keep away from heat/sparks/open flame.
【Storage】 Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Keep tightly closed under inert gas. Use explosion-proof equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
【Packing】 2000 kg per drum
【Application of Thioacetic acid】 Common thiolating reagent in organic synthesis; used to introduce thiol groups. Also employed in the production of thioesters, catalysts, and as an analytical reagent.
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