Carboxymethylmercaptosuccinic acid

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  • CAT Number: L007058
  • CAS Number: 99-68-3
  • Molecular Formula: C6H8O6S
  • Molecular Weight: 208.19
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Carboxymethylmercaptosuccinic Acid(Cat No.:L007058), is a chemical compound derived from mercaptosuccinic acid. It is characterized by carboxymethyl (-CH2COOH) and mercapto (-SH) functional groups. This compound is used in various industrial applications, including chelating agents, metal complexing agents, and stabilizers for chemicals and cosmetics. Its chelating properties enable it to bind with metal ions, preventing undesired reactions and enhancing stability. Carboxymethylmercaptosuccinic acid is valuable in water treatment, textiles, and chemical processes where the sequestration of metal ions is essential.


Catalog Number L007058
CAS Number 99-68-3
Molecular Formula C6H8O6S
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)butanedioic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O6S/c7-4(8)1-3(6(11)12)13-2-5(9)10/h3H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChIKey JPHVSDWIWBDHOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)SCC(=O)O)C(=O)O

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