Product Description
| Chemical Name: |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid |
| Molecular Formula: |
C3H6O2S |
| Formula Weight: |
106.14 |
| CAS No.: |
107-96-0 |
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>3-Mercaptopropionic acid</strong> (CAS: 107-95-9) is a bifunctional organic compound featuring a thiol and carboxylic group. It serves as a critical intermediate in polymer chemistry, synthesized via the hydrolysis of acrylonitrile derivatives or direct mercapto-addition processes. Its molecular formula is C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O<sub>2</sub>S.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
<ul>
<li>Surface modification agents for nanoparticles and quantum dots.</li>
<li>Precursor for synthesizing specific polyacrylates and thiolated polymers.</li>
<li>Key building block in pharmaceutical research for drug delivery systems.</li>
<li>Corrosion inhibitor formulation in industrial water treatment cycles.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly store in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers. Requires personal protective equipment due to corrosive nature and potential skin absorption hazards; not approved for direct human consumption without rigorous purification protocols.</p>