Methyl thioglycolate
Agent Name
Methyl thioglycolate
CAS Number
2365-48-2
Formula
C3-H6-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, mercapto-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-mercaptoacetate; Methylmercaptoacetate; Methylthioglycolate; Thioglycolic acid methyl ester; Thioglykolsaeure-methylester [German]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thioglycolates
Description
Colorless liquid with a stench; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes somnolence and tremor in lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] An irritant; Toxic if swallowed; May be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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