Thiolactic acid
(RS)-2-Mercaptopropionsäure · Acide thiolactique · Acido tiolattico · Kwas 2-merkaptopropionowy · 2-Merkaptopropiyonik asit
| CAS | 79-42-5 |
|---|---|
| EC | 201-206-5 |
| UN | 2936 |
| Formula | C3H6O2S |
| Molar mass | 106.15 g/mol |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.66 |
| GHS | Danger · H301, H311, H314, H330 |
2-mercaptopropanoic acid is a mercaptopropanoic acid. Thiolactic acid appears as an oily liquid with an unpleasant odor. Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. Used as a depilatory and in hair waving preparations.