2-Ethylhexyl Mercaptoacetate | CAS 7659-86-1 | ≥99%

Product Name: 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate (2-Ethylhexyl Mercaptoacetate)
CAS No.: 7659-86-1
Molecular Formula: HSCH₂COOC₈H₁₇
Molecular Weight: 204.33
Specific Gravity: 0.974 g/mL
Purity (w/w): ≥99.0%
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Color (Pt-Co): ≤10

Physicochemical Properties

• Colorless, transparent, fluid oily liquid

• Boiling point: 125 °C at 1.6 kPa

• Relative density (D₂₀₄): 0.97

• Characteristic odor

• Immiscible with water; soluble in ethanol, ether, and other organic solvents

• Weak acid

• Reacts with heavy metals to form insoluble heavy metal salts

• Can be oxidized to disulfide and reduced back to 2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate with a reducing agent

Applications

• Important intermediate in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, and fine chemicals

• Primary raw material for organotin and organoantimony mercaptides

• Heat stabilizer and plasticizer for halogenated polyolefins

• Catalyst for bisphenol A production

Packaging

Packaged in clean, dry polyethylene drums – 200 kg/drum

Storage Precautions

• Protect from moisture and sunlight

• Avoid contact with alkaline substances and oxidizers

• Do not store together with food products, seeds, beverages, etc.

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes

• Do not inhale or ingest

Shelf Life

6 months under specified storage and transportation conditions