Ethyl thioglycolate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate, Ethyl mercaptoacetate, Ethyl alpha-mercaptoacetate, Ethyl sulfanylacetate, Thioglycolic acid ethyl ester, Mercaptoacetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl α-mercaptoacetate
Ethyl thioglycolate (CAS 623-51-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H8O2S and a molecular weight of 120.170 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -80 °C, a boiling point of 157.8±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 47.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H301 — Toxic if swallowed and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 623-51-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1993596-7
- Molecular Formula
- C4H8O2S
- Molecular Weight
- 120.170 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -80 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 157.8±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 47.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 120.024498 |
| PSA | 65.10000 |
| LogP | 1.18 |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.7±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.452 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2930909090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl thioglycolate?
The CAS number of Ethyl thioglycolate is 623-51-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl thioglycolate?
Ethyl thioglycolate has molecular formula C4H8O2S and molecular weight 120.170 g/mol.
Is Ethyl thioglycolate hazardous?
Ethyl thioglycolate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl thioglycolate?
For Ethyl thioglycolate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Thioglycolic acid, 1-Acetonylpyridinium chloride; Downstream Products: ethyl 6-bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate, ethyl 4-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate, 1,3-Thiazinane-2-thione.
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