Chemical Name: 2-Mercaptopropionic acid
Synonyms: Thiolactic acid; 2-Thiolactic acid
CAS No.: 79-42-5
Molecular Fomula: C3H6O2S
Molecular weight: 106.14
Appearance: Colorless to yellow liquid
Assay: ≥97%
Parameter | 2-Mercaptopropionic Acid | 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid | Thioglycolic Acid |
---|---|---|---|
CAS Number | 79-42-5 | 107-96-0 | 68-11-1 |
Molecular Formula | C3H6O2S | C3H6O2S | C2H4O2S |
Molecular Weight | 106.14 g/mol | 106.14 g/mol | 92.11 g/mol |
Boiling Point | 110-112°C (15 mmHg) | 118-120°C | 96°C (25 mmHg) |
Primary Applications | Pharmaceutical intermediates, Polymer modification | Chemical synthesis | Cosmetics, PVC stabilization |
Essential intermediate in cephalosporin antibiotics production, with specific advantages in chiral synthesis processes.
Chain transfer agent in acrylic resin production, enabling precise molecular weight control (MW range: 5,000-50,000 Da).
Antioxidant booster in anti-aging skincare products at 0.5-2% concentration levels.
Key precursor for organophosphate insecticides with 92-95% synthesis efficiency rates.
Implementation in cefazolin sodium synthesis: 78% yield improvement through optimized mercapto-group activation.
Usage in PMMA production reduces polydispersity index from 2.1 to 1.4 at 0.8% additive concentration.
Client: Top 10 antibiotic manufacturer
Application: Cephalosporin intermediate synthesis
Results: 22% cost reduction through reaction optimization
Client: Acrylic resin producer
Implementation: Continuous polymerization process
Outcome: 15% energy savings with improved product consistency
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