Methyl thioglycolate (C3H6O2S)

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Target: Methyl thioglycolate
CAS: 2365-48-2
Formula: C3H6O2S
Approx. MW: 106.14
SMILES: COC(=O)CS
PubChem CID: 16907
Approx. carbons: C3

Methyl thioglycolate structure

Properties

IUPAC name: methyl 2-sulfanylacetate
Common names: METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE; 2365-48-2; Methyl mercaptoacetate; Methyl 2-mercaptoacetate; Thioglycolic acid methyl ester; Methylthioglycolate; Acetic acid, mercapto-, methyl ester; Methanethiol, methoxy-; Methylmercaptoacetate; USAF EK-7119
Molecular weight: 106.15
Exact mass: 106.01
InChIKey: MKIJJIMOAABWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 148 °C

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Methyl thioglycolate?

Methyl thioglycolate has molecular formula C3H6O2S. Molecular weight about 106.14 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Methyl thioglycolate?

The CAS Registry Number for Methyl thioglycolate is 2365-48-2.

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References & tools

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