CAS 96-27-5: Thioglycerol
Description:Thioglycerol, also known as 1,2,3-propanetriol thiol or glycerol thiol, is a colorless, viscous liquid with a slightly sweet odor. It is a thiol derivative of glycerol, characterized by the presence of a sulfhydryl (-SH) group, which imparts distinct chemical properties. Thioglycerol is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile in various applications. It exhibits reducing properties, allowing it to participate in redox reactions, and can form disulfide bonds with other thiol-containing compounds. This substance is often used in biochemical and pharmaceutical applications, including as a reducing agent, stabilizer, and in the synthesis of thiol-containing compounds. Additionally, thioglycerol has applications in the cosmetic industry due to its moisturizing properties. However, it should be handled with care, as thiols can have strong odors and may be toxic in high concentrations. Overall, thioglycerol is a valuable compound in both industrial and laboratory settings, owing to its unique chemical characteristics and reactivity.
Formula:C3H8O2S
InChI:InChI=1S/C3H8O2S/c4-1-3(5)2-6/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChI key:InChIKey=PJUIMOJAAPLTRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OCC(O)CS
- Synonyms:
- (2R)-3-sulfanylpropane-1,2-diol
- (2S)-3-sulfanylpropane-1,2-diol
- 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-mercaptopropane
- 1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-
- 1-Mercapto-2,3-dihydroxypropane
- 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol
- 1-Mercaptoglycerol
- 1-Monothioglycerol
- 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol
- 1-Thio-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-glycerol
- See more synonyms
- 1-Thio-DL-glycerol
- 1-Thioglycerol
- 2,3-Dihydroxy-1-propanethiol
- 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol
- 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol~1-Thioglycerol
- 3-Mercapto-1,2-dihydroxypropane
- 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol, (2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol
- 3-Mercaptopropan-1,2-diol
- 3-Mercaptopropane-1,2-diol
- 3-Mercaptopropano-1,2-Diol
- 3-Sulfanylpropane-1,2-Diol
- <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-1-Thioglycerol
- A-monothioglycerol
- DL-1-Thioglycerol
- Glycerol-1-thiol
- Mercaptoglycerol Thioglycerol
- Mercaptopropanedioltech
- Nsc 5370
- Propane-1,2-Diol, 3-Mercapto-
- Thioglycerin
- Thioglycerol
- Thiovanol
- α-Thioglycerin
- α-Thioglycerol
- α-Thiolglycerol
- 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol