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Thiosalicylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Thiosalicylic acid acts as a trapping agent, which is useful in the desulfenylation of 3-indolyl sulfides. It is used to prepare macrocyclic diamides by condensation with diamines. Further, it is used as a precursor to drug, which finds application for the treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of vaccine preservative thiomersal and thioindigo dyestuff.
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Thiosalicylic acid acts as a trapping agent, which is useful in the desulfenylation of 3-indolyl sulfides. It is used to prepare macrocyclic diamides by condensation with diamines. Further, it is used as a precursor to drug, which finds application for the treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of vaccine preservative thiomersal and thioindigo dyestuff.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water, ethanol and alkanes.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 165°C to 168°C |
| Beilstein | 508507 |
| Merck Index | 149360 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water,ethanol and alkanes. |
| Formula Weight | 154.19 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Density | 1.49 |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Odor | Stench |
| Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
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