Technical Data

228966
CAS Number
96-27-5
Grade
Reagent Grade
MDL Number
MFCD00004879
Molecular Formula
C₃H₈O₂S
Molecular Weight
108.16
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
1-Thioglycerol (α-Monothioglycerol) 99+%
3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; (±)-3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-mercaptopropane; 1-Mercapto-2,3-dihydroxypropane; 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol; 1-Mercaptoglycerol; 1-Monothioglycerol; 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol; 1-Thio-DL-glycerol; 2,3-Dihydroxy-1-propanethiol; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-dihydroxypropane; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; DL-1-Thioglycerol; Glycerol-1-thiol; NSC 5370; Thioglycerin; Thioglycerol; Thiovanol; α-Monothioglycerol; α-Thioglycerin; α-Thioglycerol; α-Thiolglycerol

1-Thioglycerol is generally used as a size-regulating capping agent for nanocrystals. 1-Thioglycerol is also used in bacteriology experiments to induce the synthesis of porphyrin compounds in aerobically growing Escherichia coli.

Synonyms
3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; (±)-3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-mercaptopropane; 1-Mercapto-2,3-dihydroxypropane; 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol; 1-Mercaptoglycerol; 1-Monothioglycerol; 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol; 1-Thio-DL-glycerol; 2,3-Dihydroxy-1-propanethiol; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanethiol; 3-Mercapto-1,2-dihydroxypropane; 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol; DL-1-Thioglycerol; Glycerol-1-thiol; NSC 5370; Thioglycerin; Thioglycerol; Thiovanol; α-Monothioglycerol; α-Thioglycerin; α-Thioglycerol; α-Thiolglycerol
CAS No
96-27-5
Molecular Formula
C₃H₈O₂S
Molecular Weight
108.16
Appearance
Clear, colorless oil
Purity
≥99%
Boiling Point
118°C/5mmHg
Flash Point
113 ºC
Density
1.295
Refractive Index
n25D = 1.5240-1.5280
Solubility
Acetontrile, DMSO, Methanol
Warnings! Irritant! Stench!
Stability
Air Sensitive
Storage
Stora at RT. Hygroscopic, under inert atmosphere

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Harrison, M., et al.: Adv. Mater., 12, 123 (2000); Javor, G. & Febre, E.: J. Bacteriol., 174, 1072 (1992); Wang, Y., et al.: J. Raman Spectrosc.,38, 34 (2007)
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