Thioglycerin

Other names: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-, 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol, 1-Mercaptoglycerol, Triglycerol, 1-Monothioglycerol, 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol, 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol Glycerol-1-thiol

Harm score: 3 (Harmless chemicals)

Thioglycerin is an organic compound that can be referred to by a number of other names, including 1,2-Propanediol, 3-mercapto-, 1-Mercapto-2,3-propanediol, 1-Mercaptoglycerol, Triglycerol, 1-Monothioglycerol, 1-Thio-2,3-propanediol, 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol or Glycerol-1-thiol. This highly reactive trivalent alcohol is liquid, has a yellowish hue and a characteristic odour. In addition, it is very soluble in many organic solvents and water.

Thioglycerine is currently used in practice mainly in the cosmetics industry, where it is a component of many hair products such as hair straightening products and ready-made permanent sets. This substance makes it easy to shape hair, which retains its new shape even after a long time. In addition, thioglycerin is also used as a reducing agent in the analysis of gold and other metals. In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as a stabilizer for luminal analytical reagents. In addition, it is mentioned in reflected light wave illumination technology.