Thioacetamide
Agent Name
Thioacetamide
CAS Number
62-55-5
Formula
C2-H5-N-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetamide, thio-; Acetic acid, thiono-, amide; Acetimidic acid, thio-; Acetothioamide; Ethanethioamide; TAA; Thiacetamide; Thioacetimidic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless solid; [ICSC] Colorless or yellow solid with a mild odor of mercaptans; [HSDB] White solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystalline solid with an odor of rotten eggs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a replacement for gaseous hydrogen sulfide in qualitative analysis; Used formerly as a stabilizer of motor fuel containing tetraethyl lead and mordant of seed grain (combined with mercury); [HSDB]
Comments
Reports of degenerative liver changes following ingestion of the juice of oranges dipped for 2-5 seconds in 5% solution; Cirrhosis and other adverse changes (including tumors) of the liver observed in rats, mice, and dogs in feeding studies; [HSDB] May cause liver injury; A possible human carcinogen; [ICSC] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
15.2 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: