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Glycolic Acid

Thioglycolic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor like rotten eggs. Also known as mercaptoacetic acid, HSCH2COOH is a colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor. Used as a reagent for metals such as iron, molybdenum, silver, and tin,and in bacteriology.

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Univar, CABB Expand EMEA Distribution Partnership for Glycolic Acid

Univar and CABB are expanding their distribution partnership in the EMEA region for glycolic acid, utilized in home care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning.

chemweek · 2026-02-18 00:21

Product Info

Name (EN)	Thioglycolic acid
CAS No.	68-11-1
Molecular Formula	C2H4O2S
HS Code	2930909090
Type	product
Application	Thioglycolic acid (TGA) is the organic compound HSCH2CO2H. TGA is often called mercaptoacetic acid (MAA). It contains both a thiol (mercaptan) and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is a colorless liquid with a strongly unpleasant odor. TGA is miscible with polar organic solvents.
Other Names (EN)	Acetic acid,2-mercapto-;Acetic acid,mercapto-;2-Mercaptoacetic acid;Glycolic acid,2-thio-;Thiovanic acid;2-Thioglycolic acid;Thioglycolic acid;α-Mercaptoacetic acid;Mercaptoacetic acid;2-Mercaptoethanoic acid;Sulfhydrylacetic acid;NSC 1894;TGA;2-Sulfanylacetic acid;7283-42-3;57755-20-1
Description	Thioglycolic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor like rotten eggs. Also known as mercaptoacetic acid, HSCH2COOH is a colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor. Used as a reagent for metals such as iron, molybdenum, silver, and tin,and in bacteriology.