Simple structure: HOOCCH₂CH₂SH
English abbreviation: MPA　
Applications: Medical fragrance that is exposed intermediate, also used as a PVC stabilizer. The thioglycolic acid can be used as transparent products, its stability is very good, better than the other stabilizers. It can also be antioxidants, catalysts, and biochemical reagents.
Appearance: Clear near water-white liquid
Melting point 16.8^οC
Molecular weight: 106.14
Acid Number 550max
Boiling Point 85-86^οC(3tor)
Flash Point 93^οC
CAS No.: 107-96-0
Properties: colorless or light yellow transparent liquid. Freezing point: 16.8^οC,114-115.5^οC, relative density:1.22, flash point: 93 ^οC, refractive index: 11.4921 (21^οC).  Irritating to the skin, the skin will adhere to the skin to dissolve. Toxic. Chemical stability.