1-Thioglycerol
Agent Name
1-Thioglycerol
CAS Number
96-27-5
Formula
C3-H8-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-; 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol; 1-Mercaptoglycerol; 1-Monothioglycerol; 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediole; Glycerol, 1-thio-; Glycerol-1-thiol; Monothioglycerin; Monothioglycerol; Thioglycerin; Thioglycerine; Thioglycerol; Thiovanol; alpha-Thiolglycerol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds (Alcohols)
Description
Water-white liquid; Soluble in water; [Hawley] Yellowish hygroscopic liquid; Slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index] Colorless viscous liquid with a stench; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative (pharmaceuticals), reducing agent , and polymer stabilizer; [HSDB] Used as a preservative (antioxidant), analytical reagent, and research chemical; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include lacrimation and convulsions; [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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