Appearance
Light yellow crystalline powder
Function
Thiosalicylic acid is a precursor to the dyestuff thioindigo. Thiosalicylic acid is also used to make the vaccine preservative thiomersal. It is a precursor to drug candidates for treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma.
Synonyms
Thiosalicylic Acid; Unacid THS; 2-Mercaptobenzoic acid; o-Thiosalicylic acid; 2-Sulfanylbenzoic acid
Storage
Store in cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. It is air and light sensitive. Store under Argon.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Industrial
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Chemicals general
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: N/A
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 150 øC
- Melting Point: 162-165 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 154.19 g/mol