Molecular structure of 4-(mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid, CAS Number: 39088-65-8
4-(mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 39088-65-8)
Alternate Names:
4-mercaptomethylbenzoic acid
Application:
4-(mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid is a carboxylic acid used for research purposes
CAS Number:
39088-65-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
168.21
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O2S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-(Mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid is an organic acid containing a thiol group. One of its notable uses is as a chelating agent in the detection and removal of metal ions. It forms stable complexes with metal ions like copper, zinc, and mercury, enabling efficient detection and removal of these ions from the surroundings. Additionally, 4-(Mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid plays a role in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. It acts as both a reducing agent and a stabilizer during the nanoparticle synthesis process.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-(mercaptomethyl)benzoic acid, 250 mg | sc-276877 | 250 mg | $405.00 |