Thioglycolic acid
Also known as: Mercaptoacetic acid, 2-Mercaptoacetic acid, 2-Thioglycolic acid, Thioglycollic acid, Mercaptoethanoic acid, TGA
Thioglycolic acid (CAS 68-11-1) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H4O2S and a molecular weight of 92.117 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −16 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 225.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 99.8±22.6 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 68-11-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-22649-3
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4O2S
- Molecular Weight
- 92.117 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −16 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 225.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 99.8±22.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 91.993202 |
| PSA | 76.10000 |
| LogP | 0.09 |
| Additional Property | 3.2 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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 Thioglycolic acid?
The CAS number of Thioglycolic acid is 68-11-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Thioglycolic acid?
Thioglycolic acid has molecular formula C2H4O2S and molecular weight 92.117 g/mol.
Is Thioglycolic acid hazardous?
Thioglycolic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Thioglycolic acid?
For Thioglycolic acid, Upstream Products: Glycolic acid, Bromoacetic acid, Dithiodiglycolic acid; Downstream Products: 2-(Cyanomethylthio)acetic acid.
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