Thiosalicylic acid CAS#147-93-3
Versatile chemical applications – Thiosalicylic acid is widely used in dye production, metal treatment, and analytical chemistry.
Effective corrosion protection – Provides anti-corrosion treatment for ferrous metals in electroplating processes.
Useful analytical reagent – Serves as a reliable reagent for iron analysis.
Good solubility in organic solvents – Soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, allowing flexible use in various formulations.
Product Description of Thiosalicylic Acid CAS#147-93-3
Thiosalicylic acid, also known as o-mercaptobenzoic acid, appears as white triclinic crystals or a white solid. It is soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, and slightly soluble in water.
It is used in the synthesis of thioindigo dyes and also serves as a reagent for iron analysis. In addition, it is applied in the electroplating industry for the anti-corrosion treatment of ferrous metals, as well as for metal surface treatment. It is also utilized as a colorant in the ceramic industry.
Thiosalicylic acid Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 162-165 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 247.55°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.49 |
| Refractive index | 1.5100 (estimate) |
| Fp | 150 °C |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Pka | pK1:4.05(0) (20°C) |
| Form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to yellow |
| Water Solubility | soluble in hot water |
| Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
| Merck | 149360 |
| BRN | 508507 |
| InChIKey | NBOMNTLFRHMDEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 2.39 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 147-93-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-mercapto-(147-93-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2-mercapto- (147-93-3) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi,Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DH3325000 |
| F | 46288 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29309070 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 147-93-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,50mg/kg (50mg/kg),National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689, |
Product Application of Thiosalicylic Acid CAS#147-93-3
It is primarily used in the pesticide, dye, and rubber industries. It can also be applied in the production of pharmaceutical products such as methyl salicylate. In addition, it is utilized in the electroplating industry for the anti-corrosion treatment of ferrous metals, as a metal surface treatment agent, and as a colorant in the ceramic industry.
