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Thioglycolic acid (CAS 68-11-1)

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Alternate Names:
Mercaptoacetic acid
Application:
Thioglycolic acid is an organic acid used in the preparation of thioglycolate media
CAS Number:
68-11-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
92.12
Molecular Formula:
C2H4O2S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Thioglycolic acid is a sulfur-containing organic acid that is a key ingredient in hair removal products. Thioglycolic acid has ability to break down the disulfide bonds in hair proteins, which allows for the easy removal of hair from the skin.Thioglycolic acid is utilized in the production of certain types of polymers and as a chemical intermediate in various industrial processes. Due to its strong odor and potential for skin irritation, thioglycolic acid should be handled with care and used in well-ventilated areas.


Thioglycolic acid (CAS 68-11-1) References

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  2. Chemical coupling of thiolated chitosan to preformed liposomes improves mucoadhesive properties.  |  Gradauer, K., et al. 2012. Int J Nanomedicine. 7: 2523-34. PMID: 22679365
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  4. Synthesis of biocompatible gelatinated thioglycolic acid-capped CdTe quantum dots ('jelly dots').  |  Gérard, VA., et al. 2012. Methods Mol Biol. 906: 275-81. PMID: 22791440
  5. In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Merremia emarginata using thio glycolic acid-capped cadmium telluride quantum dots.  |  Rameshkumar, A., et al. 2013. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 101: 74-82. PMID: 22796774
  6. Characterization of CdTe/CdSe quantum dots-transferrin fluorescent probes for cellular labeling.  |  Guan, LY., et al. 2012. Anal Chim Acta. 741: 86-92. PMID: 22840708
  7. Diaminocyclohexane-Functionalized/Thioglycolic Acid-Modified Gold Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Sensing of Trinitrotoluene and Tetryl.  |  Ular, N., et al. 2018. ACS Sens. 3: 2335-2342. PMID: 30350589
  8. Thioglycolic acid assisted hydrothermal growth of SnS 2D nanosheets as catalysts for photodegradation of industrial dyes.  |  Zaman, MB., et al. 2021. Nanotechnology. 32: PMID: 33662944
  9. Synthesis of Cadmium Telluride Nanoparticles Using Thioglycolic Acid, Thioglycerol, and L-Cysteine.  |  Jo, I., et al. 2021. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 21: 4073-4076. PMID: 33715747
  10. Estimation of Plant Biomass Lignin Content using Thioglycolic Acid (TGA).  |  Dampanaboina, L., et al. 2021. J Vis Exp.. PMID: 34369936
  11. A new procedure for thioester deprotection using thioglycolic acid in both homogeneous and heterogeneous phase.  |  Villamil, V., et al. 2021. Tetrahedron. 94: PMID: 34744193
  12. Surface-Bonding-Enhanced Self-Co-Reactant Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence for Sensitive and Selective Detection of Thioglycolic Acid in Cosmetics.  |  Kitte, SA., et al. 2022. Chemistry. 28: e202103724. PMID: 34904284
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Thioglycolic acid, 100 ml

sc-251234
100 ml
$40.00