CAS 68-11-1

Mercaptoacetic acid, is an organic acid, chemical formula is C2H4O2S, is a colorless transparent liquid, has a strong unpleasant odor, miscible with water, miscible in ethanol, ether, soluble in ordinary solvents, rapid oxidation in air, in case of open flame, high heat energy combustion and release of highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, mainly used as blanket finishing agent and cold scalding liquid raw materials.

Physical and chemical properties

Density: 1.326g/cm3

Melting point: -16 °c

Boiling point: 220 °c

Flash point: 126°C

Refractive index: 1.505 (20°C)

Appearance: colorless transparent liquid

Solubility: miscible with water, miscible in ethanol, ether, soluble in ordinary solvents

use

It is mainly used as a blanket finishing agent and raw materials for cold scalding liquid.

Storage method

Mercaptoacetic acid should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from tinder, heat sources. Keep the container tightly sealed. Should be stored separately from the oxidant, avoid mixed storage. Equipped with fire fighting equipment of corresponding varieties and quantities. Storage areas should be equipped with emergency treatment equipment for leakage and suitable containment materials.