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Thioglycollic acid, GR 99%+

Code: T 1617

(For eg. B 1615-0108)

Thioglycolic acid (TGA) is the organic compound HSCH2CO2H. TGA is often called mercaptoacetic acid (MAA). It contains both a thiol (mercaptan) and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is a colorless liquid with a strongly unpleasant odor.

T 1617 (OTTO) Thioglycollic acid, GR 99%+ Cas 68-11-1- used as a chemical depilatory and is still used as such, especially in salt forms, including calcium thioglycolate and sodium thioglycolate.