Thioacetic acid

Chemical properties

colourless fuming liquid with an unpleasant odour

Chemical properties

Pale yellow liquid; cooked brown and roasted meat aroma.

The Uses of Thioacetic acid

Thioacetic acid is a reagent for introduction of the thiol group into organic molecules. It is used as flavor & Fragrance Intermediates. It is used to manufacture captopril(antihypertension) and spironolac-tone (diuretic).

The Uses of Thioacetic acid

Chemical reagent, lachrymator.

What are the applications of Application

Thioacetic acid is a reagent for introduction of the thiol group into organic molecules.

Definition

ChEBI: A thioacetic acid that is acetic acid in which the oxygen atom of the hydroxy group has been replaced by a sulfur atom.

General Description

A clear,yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Irritating to skin and eyes. Flash point near 50°F. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Thioacetic acid is a thio organic acid. Organosulfides are incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Reactions with these materials generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas. Many of these compounds may liberate hydrogen sulfide upon decomposition or reaction with an acid.

Hazard

Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; strong irritant to eyes and skin.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Flammability and Explosibility

Highly flammable

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx. See also SULFIDES and MERCAPTANS.