1.What is Mercaptoacetic acid(3-MPA)?

Mercaptoacetic acid (chemical formula C2H4O2S) is an organic compound that presents as a colorless, transparent liquid with a strongly unpleasant odor. This substance demonstrates the following characteristics:

• Complete water miscibility

• Solubility in ethanol, ether, and common organic solvents

• Rapid oxidation upon air exposure

• Flammability when contacting open flames or high heat, releasing highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas

Primary Industrial Applications:

1. Key component in carpet finishing agents

2. Essential raw material for cold perm solutions (hair waving/straightening formulations)

2.How it Works?

The working principle of thioglycolic acid relies on its chemical reducing properties to disrupt keratin in hair, specifically by breaking the disulfide (-S-S-) bonds within the protein structure. This process essentially weakens the hair's internal support framework—analogous to dismantling a building's structural supports—making the hair fragile enough to be easily removed through gentle wiping or rinsing, thereby achieving depilatory effects.

3.Benefits and Uses

Mercaptoacetic acid (thioglycolic acid) finds extensive applications across multiple fields:

1. Chemical Synthesis

• Plays a pivotal role in organic synthesis, particularly in heterocyclic compound production

• Essential for synthesizing bioactive heteroaromatic rings in pharmaceutical chemistry, including:
  • 1,3-thiazol-4-ones
  • 1,4-thiazine derivatives

• Participates in multicomponent reactions for:
  • Spirocycle synthesis
  • Removal of p-toluenesulfonyl protecting groups from α-amino acids

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Serves as a crucial intermediate for manufacturing:
  • Antibiotics
  • Anticancer drugs
  • Other therapeutic agents

• Enables synthesis of novel thiazole derivatives through multicomponent reactions

• Used in preparing precursor compounds for various pharmaceuticals

3. Materials Science

• Employed in production of specialized materials such as:
  • Polythioether rubbers
  • Thiol-functionalized resins

4. Analytical Chemistry

• Functions as a reagent for:
  • Detection and analysis of thiol compounds
  • Spectrophotometric determination of:

  • Molybdenum

  • Rhenium

  • Iron (as a chromogenic agent)

5. Other Applications

• Metal surface treatment agents

• Cosmetic formulations:
  • Hair waving/straightening solutions
  • Depilatory agents

• Polymer industry applications:
  • Low-toxicity stabilizer for PVC
  • Initiator/accelerator for polymerization
  • Chain transfer agent

• Textile industry:
  • Carpet finishing agent

4.Q&A

Q:Does the company accept sample orders?

A:Yes, our company accepts sample orders.

Q:What is the minimum order quantity for the company?

A:We do not have a minimum order quantity requirement, we arrange according to the customer's needs.

Q:How to ensure the quality of goods?

A:We have a strict QC/QA management system and strict release procedures, and we will provide all procedures to customers before shipment according to their requirements.

Q:Can we see the product quality before the order is shipped?

A:Of course, we always provide a relative Batach (s) 'COA before shipping.

Q:How will you deliver the goods?

A:We will communicate with customers, adopt their suggestions, arrange the most suitable delivery method, and ensure mutual satisfaction.