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1-Thioglycerol NF grade

SKU 90028018 CAS 96-27-5 HSCH2CH(OH)CH2OH MW 108.16 Available on enquiry

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1-Thioglycerol is a clear, colorless liquid used primarily as an antioxidant and pharmaceutical intermediate. It also serves as a reducing agent, for example for cystine in hair and wool processing, a stabilizer for acrylonitrile polymers, and an analytical reagent. It has the molecular formula HSCH2CH(OH)CH2OH and a molecular weight of 108.16. This chemical is classified as Danger and requires storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies 1-Thioglycerol NF grade from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90028018
CAS Number
96-27-5
IUPAC Name
3-sulfanylpropane-1,2-diol
EC Number
202-495-0
Molecular Formula
HSCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Molecular Weight
108.16
Exact Mass
108.0245
SMILES
C(C(CS)O)O
InChIKey
PJUIMOJAAPLTRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8O2S/c4-1-3(5)2-6/h3-6H,1-2H2
PubChem CID
7291

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Yellowish, very viscous liquid
Odour
Slight sulfidic
Boiling Point
118 °C at 5 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 7291 (HSDB)

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Thioglycerol used for?

1-Thioglycerol is primarily used as an antioxidant and pharmaceutical excipient in various formulations.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1-Thioglycerol?

The chemical formula is HSCH2CH(OH)CH2OH and the molecular weight is 108.16 g/mol.

How should 1-Thioglycerol be stored?

This product should be stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 °C.

What grade of 1-Thioglycerol is available?

We supply 1-Thioglycerol in NF (National Formulary) grade.

Can Molekula supply 1-Thioglycerol in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 1-Thioglycerol in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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