Agent Name |
1-Thioglycerol |
CAS Number |
96-27-5 |
Formula |
C3-H8-O2-S |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-; 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol; 1-Mercaptoglycerol; 1-Monothioglycerol; 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediole; Glycerol, 1-thio-; Glycerol-1-thiol; Monothioglycerin; Monothioglycerol; Thioglycerin; Thioglycerine; Thioglycerol; Thiovanol; alpha-Thiolglycerol; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
Description |
Water-white liquid; Soluble in water; [Hawley] Yellowish hygroscopic liquid; Slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index] Colorless viscous liquid with a stench; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a preservative (pharmaceuticals), reducing agent , and polymer stabilizer; [HSDB] Used as a preservative (antioxidant), analytical reagent, and research chemical; [Merck Index] |
Comments |
An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include lacrimation and convulsions; [MSDSonline] |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: THIOGLYCEROL
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