Potassium Thioglycolate

Name: Potassium Thioglycolate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050557

About Potassium Thioglycolate

Potassium Thioglycolate (CAS 34452-51-2) is an organosulfur compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C2H3KO2S and its molecular weight is 130.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium 2-sulfanylacetate. It is also known as Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate or Acetic acid, mercapto-, monopotassium salt.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium Thioglycolate in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium Thioglycolate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050557
CAS Number	34452-51-2
IUPAC name	potassium 2-sulfanylacetate
Molecular formula	C₂H₃KO₂S
Molecular weight	130.21 g/mol
Exact mass	129.9491
InChIKey	HYTYHTSMCRDHIM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(C(=O)[O-])S.[K+]
PubChem CID	23688957

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	41.1 Å²
Synonyms	Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate, Acetic acid, mercapto-, monopotassium salt, Acetic acid, 2-mercapto-, potassium salt (1:1), Mercaptoacetic acid, monopotassium salt, Potassium mercaptoacetate, potassium sulfanylacetate, potassium,2-sulfanylacetate, Potassium2-mercaptoacetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals
H301Toxic if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P234, P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P317, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P390, P405, P406, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium Thioglycolate?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium Thioglycolate is 34452-51-2. It is also known as Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate, Acetic acid, mercapto-, monopotassium salt, Acetic acid, 2-mercapto-, potassium salt (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium Thioglycolate?

Potassium Thioglycolate has the molecular formula C2H3KO2S and a molecular weight of 130.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium 2-sulfanylacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium Thioglycolate can I order?

We supply Potassium Thioglycolate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium Thioglycolate?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium Thioglycolate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium Thioglycolate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium Thioglycolate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.