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3-Mercaptopropionic acid

Synonym(s):3-Mercaptopropionic acid;3-sulfanylpropanoic acid

  • CAS NO.:107-96-0
  • Empirical Formula: C3H6O2S
  • Molecular Weight: 106.14
  • MDL number: MFCD00004897
  • EINECS: 203-537-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-05-08 14:48:35
3-Mercaptopropionic acid Structural Picture

What is 3-Mercaptopropionic acid?

The Uses of 3-Mercaptopropionic acid

3-Mercaptopropionic acid is widely used in food and beverage industries as a flavoring agent. It is used in the production of PVC stabilizers, which are used as chain transfer agents in polymerizations. It can be used as primary or secondary, color stabilizer in combination with phenolic antioxidant for polymers. It acts as a sulfide ion equivalent and is utilized in the preparation of diaryl sulfide from aryl iodide.

What are the applications of Application

3-Mercaptopropionic acid is A compound suitable for amino acid analysis by means of OPA.

Properties of 3-Mercaptopropionic acid

Melting point: 15-18 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 110-111 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.218 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 201 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
form  Crystalline Powder, Crystals, and/or Chunks
color  White
Water Solubility  soluble
Sensitive  Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic

Safety information for 3-Mercaptopropionic acid

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)

Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05

Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H290:Corrosive to Metals
H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation
Precautionary Statement Codes P234:Keep only in original container.
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 3-Mercaptopropionic acid

InChIKey DKIDEFUBRARXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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