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Thioacetamide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.
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Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether. Slightly soluble in water and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 110°C to 114°C |
| Density | 1.37 |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 506006 |
| Merck Index | 14,9319 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,benzene and petroleum ether; Slightly soluble in water and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 75.13 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
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Safety and Handling
- Thioacetamide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thioacetamide
RUO – Research Use Only
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