Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
107-96-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | 3-Mercaptopropionic acid |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H6O2S |
| Formula Weight: | 106.14 |
| CAS No.: | 107-96-0 |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid (CAS: 107-95-9) is a bifunctional organic compound featuring a thiol and carboxylic group. It serves as a critical intermediate in polymer chemistry, synthesized via the hydrolysis of acrylonitrile derivatives or direct mercapto-addition processes. Its molecular formula is C3H6O2S.
Strictly store in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers. Requires personal protective equipment due to corrosive nature and potential skin absorption hazards; not approved for direct human consumption without rigorous purification protocols.