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3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol

3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol

CAS Number: 96-27-5

Molecular Formula: C3H8O2S

About 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol

3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol (CAS No: 96-27-5), commonly known as 1-thioglycerol, is a versatile bifunctional organosulphur compound featuring active thiol and vicinal diol functionalities that drive its utility across advanced polymer synthesis, nanotechnology, and life sciences. In materials engineering, it acts as an ...

Synonyms

  • 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol
  • alpha-thioglycerol
  • mercaptoglycerol
  • monothioglycerol
  • thioglycerol
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3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol Specifications

CAS Number
96-27-5
Molecular Formula
C3H8O2S
IUPAC Name
3-sulfanylpropane-1,2-diol
HSN No
29309090

Pharmaceutical Industry

An antioxidant and preservative used in parenteral drug formulations and pharmaceutical preparations

Polymer Synthesis

A chemical intermediate utilized in the preparation of polyhydroxyurethanes and shape memory polymers

Nanotechnology

A capping agent applied in the functionalization of nanoparticles and synthesis of quantum dots

Cosmetic Industry

An active ingredient utilized in cosmetic formulations including hair care products and depilatory agents

  1. 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol
  2. alpha-thioglycerol
  3. mercaptoglycerol
  4. monothioglycerol
  5. thioglycerol

3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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