8.05967
3-Mercaptopropionic acid
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
3-Mercaptopropionic acid
About This Item
vapor pressure
0.053 hPa ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
≥98.0% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
350 °C
potency
96 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
expl. lim.
1.60 % (v/v)
pH
2 (20 °C, 120 g/L in H2O)
bp
110 °C/20 hPa
mp
17-19 °C
transition temp
flash point 93 °C
density
1.22 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C3H6O2S/c4-3(5)1-2-6/h6H,1-2H2,(H,4,5)
InChI key
DKIDEFUBRARXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Thiol-ene click cross-linking for material science: Research on thiol-ene click cross-linking of starch oleate films investigated that 3-Mercaptopropionic acid is used to esterified a series of polyethylene glycol (PEGs) with varying molecular weights during the synthesis of biobased films (Boetje et al., 2023).
- Redox-responsive nanoparticle systems for cancer therapy: A study utilized 3-Mercaptopropionic acid in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles coated with hyaluronic acid and folic acid, demonstrating its application in targeted anticancer therapy through a redox-responsive mechanism (Munderere et al., 2024).
- Preparation of superhydrophobic materials: The application of 3-Mercaptopropionic acid in the preparation of superhydrophobic fabric via Michael addition under ultraviolet light was explored, indicating its utility in creating water-resistant textile surfaces (Wang et al., 2023).
- Optoelectronic applications in nanocomposite films: Research involved 3-Mercaptopropionic acid in the eco-friendly electrophoretic deposition of fluorescent nanocomposite films, employing quantum dots for enhanced optoelectronic applications, reflecting its role in sustainable materials engineering (Morimoto et al., 2024).
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.220 - 1.222
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class Code
6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
200.1 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
93.4 °C - closed cup
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