Chemical Properties
GREYISH CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Uses
It finds it applications in the production of [1,4]oxathiane-2,6-dione by heating. It is employed as an anti-oxidant and reducing agent in cosmetics industry.
Uses
Detection of copper, lead, mercury, silver: Dubsky et al., C.A. 34, 6185 (1940).
Definition
ChEBI: Thiodiacetic acid is a dicarboxylic acid.
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. When heated to
decomposition or on contact with acid or
acid fumes it emits toxic fumes of SOx. See
also MERCAPTOACETIC ACID.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from water. [Beilstein 3 IV 612.]