Description

Thioacetamide (CAS: 62-55-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₂H₅NS. This crystalline solid is widely utilized in laboratory research, analytical chemistry, and industrial applications due to its role as a sulfur donor and its ability to generate hydrogen sulfide in situ. Our ACS reagent-grade Thioacetamide meets stringent quality standards (≥99.0% purity), ensuring reliable performance in precipitation reactions, particularly for heavy metal analysis. Ideal for researchers requiring precise chemical synthesis or toxicological studies, this product is packaged under controlled conditions to maintain stability and shelf life. Available in multiple quantities with detailed technical documentation, including SDS and CoA.

Properties

• CAS Number: 62-55-5
• Complexity: 33
• IUPAC Name: thioacetamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H5NS/c1-2(3)4/h1H3,(H2,3,4)
• InChI Key: YUKQRDCYNOVPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: log Kow = -0.26
• Exact Mass: 75.01427034
• Molecular Formula: C2H5NS
• Molecular Weight: 75.14
• SMILES: CC(=S)N
• Topological: 58.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 75.01427034
• Physical Description: Thioacetamide appears as white crystals with a mercaptan odor.
• Color/Form: Crystals from benzene
• Odor: Slight odor of mercaptans
• Melting Point: 234 to 237 °F
• Solubility: 5 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F
• Vapor Pressure: 15.2 [mmHg]
• Stability/Shelf Life: RELATIVELY STABLE COMPD IN NEUTRAL AQ SOLN
• Odor Threshold: Medium odor threshold level: 94.7 ppm in 50% aqueous ethylene glycol.
• Dissociation Constants: pKa= 13.40
• Synonyms: THIOACETAMIDE, Ethanethioamide, 62-55-5, Acetothioamide, Thiacetamide, Acetamide, thio-, Thioacetimidic acid, Acetimidic acid, thio-, USAF CB-21, methylthioamide, USAF EK-1719, Thiacetamid, Thioactamide, RCRA waste number U218, Acetic acid, thiono-, amide, acetic acid thioamide, NSC 2120, CCRIS 584, HSDB 1318, EINECS 200-541-4, DTXSID9021340, CHEBI:32497, AI3-17220, NSC-2120, THIOACETAMIDE [MI], 075T165X8M, THIOACETAMIDE [HSDB], THIOACETAMIDE [IARC], DTXCID901340, NSC2120, EC 200-541-4, THIOACETAMIDE (IARC), Thioacetamid, Sulfo-amine, Acetamide, thio, Acetimidic acid, thio, Acetamide, thio-(VAN), Acetic acid, thiono, amide, Acetamide, thio-(VAN) (8CI), 200-541-4, TAA, MFCD00008070, thioacetoamide, Ethanimidothioic acid, C2H5NS, Ethanethioamide; Acetothioamide; Thiacetamide, Acetamide, thio- (VAN), RCRA waste no. U218, thioacteamide, UNII-075T165X8M, Thiocetamide solution, methane, thiocarbamoyl-, CH3CSNH2, bmse000781, Thioacetamide, ACS reagent, WLN: ZY1&US, SCHEMBL22851, Ethanethioamide;Acetothioamide, CHEMBL38737, SCHEMBL805065, SCHEMBL906468, SCHEMBL1250050, SCHEMBL2002945, SCHEMBL10722005, SCHEMBL11047676, YUKQRDCYNOVPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-, HMS5087L09, BCP30336, HY-Y0698, STR00411, Thioacetamide, reagent grade, 98%, Tox21_301295, STL199139, AKOS000119931, CS-W018499, FT45494, CAS-62-55-5, NCGC00257539-01, Thioacetamide, ACS reagent, >=99.0%, BP-10926, Thioacetamide, p.a., ACS reagent, 99%, DB-000689, NS00006989, T0187, EN300-19496, Thioacetamide, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%, C19302, D70870, Q416253, F0001-1649, InChI=1/C2H5NS/c1-2(3)4/h1H3,(H2,3,4), Z104474020, Thioacetamide, ACS reagent, for the precipitation (of heavy metals), >=99.0%

Thioacetamide is primarily used as a precipitating agent for heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium) in analytical chemistry. It serves as a sulfur source in organic synthesis and polymer research. In toxicology, it induces liver injury models for studying hepatotoxicity mechanisms. Additionally, it finds niche applications in textile processing and electroplating solutions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P308+P316, P318, P319, P330, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute toxicity – category 4
• Carcinogenicity – category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity – category 2
• Eye irritation – category 2A
• Skin irritation – category 2
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – category 3

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