Thiolactic acid
Thiolactic acid is the organosulfur compound with the formula HSCH2CO2H. The molecule contains both carboxylic acid and thiol functional groups. It is structurally related to lactic acid by the interchange of SH for OH. It is a colorless oil.
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2-Sulfanylpropanoic acid | |
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2-Mercaptopropanoic acid | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.097  |
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| C3H6O2S | |
| Molar mass | 106.14 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 10 °C (50 °F; 283 K) |
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lactic acid, thioglycolic acid |
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Thiolactic acid was once widely used in hair permanent waving formulations, but has been displaced by formulations based on thioglycolic acid. Instead of using the acid itself, its salts are used. It is now mainly used for depilation.[1]
References
- T. Clausen (2006). "Hair Preparations". Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a12_571.pub2. ISBN 3527306730.
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