1. Product Overview & Specifications

Thioglycolic Acid (TGA), CAS 68-11-1, is a sulfur-containing organic compound with the molecular formula C₂H₄O₂S and a molecular weight of 92.12 g/mol. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor and is highly soluble in water, ethanol, and ether.

Comparative Analysis

TGA outperforms similar thiol-based acids in:

• Higher thermal stability in diluted solutions
• Superior reactivity in metal chelation
• Lower volatility compared to mercaptopropionic acid

2. Key Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry

Critical intermediate for:

• Cephalosporin antibiotics synthesis
• Anticancer drug precursors

Cosmetics

• Cold-wave perm solutions (pH 8–9.5 formulations)
• Depilatory agents (5–10% concentration)

Polymer Production

• PVC stabilizer (0.1–0.5% additive)
• Chain transfer agent in acrylic polymerizations

Metal Treatment

• Iron/molybdenum detection reagent
• Surface passivation for corrosion resistance

3. Industry Use Cases

Case A: Textile Manufacturing

Challenge: Improve wool fiber elasticity without chemical degradation
Solution: 8% TGA-based treatment increased tensile strength by 40% while reducing processing time

Case B: PVC Stabilization

Challenge: Replace lead-based stabilizers in food-grade PVC
Solution: TGA-calcium/zinc system achieved UL 94 V-0 flame rating with 300+ hours UV stability

4. Client Success Stories

Jinan Century Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong, China)

• Application: Cosmetic depilatory production
• Results: 99.5% purity TGA enabled 18% faster hair dissolution vs. industry average
• Volume: 200 MT/month continuous supply since 2013

Shandong Jinyueyuan New Materials

• Application: PVC pipe stabilization
• Results: 0.3% TGA additive reduced stabilizer costs by 25% while meeting FDA 21 CFR 177.1980

5. Safety & Handling

Emergency Response: Neutralize spills with sodium bicarbonate (5% solution) followed by 30-minute water flush

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