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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C2H4O2S
Molecular Weight 92.117
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of THIOGLYCOLIC ACID

SMILES

OC(=O)CS

InChI

InChIKey=CWERGRDVMFNCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C2H4O2S/c3-2(4)1-5/h5H,1H2,(H,3,4)

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C2H4O2S
Molecular Weight 92.117
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Thioglycolic acid (TGA, also known as MERCAPTOACETIC ACID) is widely used in the hairdressing industry, which mostly caters to women. TGA has been reported to impair several organs, especially reproductive ones such as testes and ovaries. Thioglycolates (the salt forms of TGA) was shown to penetrate the skin and distribute to the kidneys, lungs, small intestine, and spleen; excretion is primarily in the urine. In addition, thioglycolates can be skin irritants of an animal and can be sensitizers.

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TitleDatePubMed
Rapid recruitment of inflammatory monocytes is independent of neutrophil migration.
2003-07-01
Efficacy of transport media use versus direct inoculation of blood agar plates in the microbiologic evaluation of experimental Streptococcus pneumoniae keratitis.
2003-04
Determination of kanamycin by electrophoretically mediated microanalysis with in-capillary derivatization and UV detection.
2003-03
In vitro evaluation of the viscoelastic properties of chitosan-thioglycolic acid conjugates.
2003-03
Hybridization biosensor using di(2,2'-bipyridine)osmium (III) as electrochemical indicator for detection of polymerase chain reaction product of hepatitis B virus DNA.
2003-02-15
Altered feeding responses in mice with targeted disruption of the dopamine-3 receptor gene.
2003-02
Cytotoxicity in glioma cells due to interleukin-12 and interleukin-18-stimulated macrophages mediated by interferon-gamma-regulated nitric oxide.
2003-02
Application of disorganized monolayer films on gold electrodes to the prevention of surfactant inhibition of the voltammetric detection of trace metals via anodic stripping of underpotential deposits: detection of copper.
2003-01-15
In CCR2-/- mice monocyte recruitment and egress of LDL cholesterol in vivo is impaired.
2003-01-10
Bothrops lanceolatus (Fer de lance) venom stimulates leukocyte migration into the peritoneal cavity of mice.
2003-01
Thiazolidinedione inhibition of peritoneal inflammation.
2003
Thioglycolic acid and pyrazole derivatives of 4(3H)-quinazolinone: synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation.
2002-12-17
Comparative study between culture media employed in sterility test.
2002-12-17
Continuous in vitro culture of the carpet shell clam Tapes decussatus protozoan parasite Perkinsus atlanticus.
2002-12-10
Necrotic enteritis: effect of barley, wheat and corn diets on proliferation of Clostridium perfringens type A.
2002-12
Comparison of different methods for lignin determination as a basis for calibration of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy and implications of lignoproteins.
2002-12
Morphine-induced enhancement in the granulocyte response to thioglycollate administration in the rat.
2002-12
Molecular cloning of a laccase isozyme gene from Pleurotus sajor-caju and expression in the heterologous Pichia pastoris host.
2002-12
Protective actions of rat gastric epithelial E-cadherin expression against epithelial barrier dysfunctions induced by chemical hypoxia-reoxygenation in vitro.
2002-12
Effects of 2-mercaptoacetate on ingestive behavior in 18- and 21-day-old rats.
2002-11-15
Development of an in vitro clonal culture and characterization of the rRNA gene cluster of Perkinsus atlanticus, a protistan parasite of the clam Tapes decussatus.
2002-11-12
Methylglyoxal synthetase, enol-pyruvaldehyde, glutathione and the glyoxalase system.
2002-11-06
Synthesis of newer thiadiazolyl and thiazolidinonyl quinazolin-4 3H-ones as potential anticonvulsant agents.
2002-11
In vivo regulation of plasminogen function by plasma carboxypeptidase B.
2002-11
Design and synthesis of tricyclic compounds with enone functionalities in rings A and C: a novel class of highly active inhibitors of nitric oxide production in mouse macrophages.
2002-10-24
Reduction of octacyanomolybdate(V) by thioglycolic acid in aqueous media.
2002-10-21
Evaluation of the 3D BacT/ALERT automated culture system for the detection of microbial contamination of platelet concentrates.
2002-10
Chemistry of the strong electrophilic metal fragment [(99)Tc(N)(PXP)](2+) (PXP = diphosphine ligand). A novel tool for the selective labeling of small molecules.
2002-09-25
Macrophages as effector cells in interleukin 12-induced T cell-dependent tumor rejection.
2002-09-01
Optimizing sporulation of Clostridium perfringens.
2002-09
Mercaptoacetate decreases latency to initiate independent ingestion, but not suckling, in preweanling rats.
2002-09
Validation of a spectrophotometric method for the determination of iron (III) impurities in dosage forms.
2002-08-01
[The probability of microbiological contamination during the collection and processing of umbilical cord blood].
2002-08
Contamination of single-use biopsy forceps: a prospective in vitro analysis.
2002-08
Metabolism of caffeic acid by isolated rat hepatocytes and subcellular fractions.
2002-07-21
IL-4 dependent alternatively-activated macrophages have a distinctive in vivo gene expression phenotype.
2002-07-04
Blockade of fatty acid oxidation mimics phase II-phase III transition in a fasting bird, the king penguin.
2002-07
Design and in vitro evaluation of a novel bioadhesive vaginal drug delivery system for clotrimazole.
2002-06-17
[Synthesis of new N3S pseudo-peptide complexes and biodistribution in mice].
2002-06
A new synthesis of oxadiazole, thiazolidinone, N-phthalimidoamino carbonyl and arylidene derivatives with potential antimicrobial activity.
2002-06
Medial versus lateral parabrachial nucleus lesions in the rat: effects on mercaptoacetate-induced feeding and conditioned taste aversion.
2002-05
Effect of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate on respiratory burst of rat macrophages.
2002-05
Modulation of rat macrophage function by the Mangifera indica L. extracts Vimang and mangiferin.
2002-05
Resveratrol modulates rat macrophage functions.
2002-05
Effects of acute inhibition of fatty acid oxidation on latency to seizure and concentrations of beta hydroxybutyrate in plasma of rats maintained on calorie restriction and/or the ketogenic diet.
2002-05
Influence of abiotic factors on the bacteriocinogenic activity of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.
2002-05
Effect of morphine on thioglycollate-induced peritonitis in chickens.
2002-04
Continuous production of L-phenylalanine by Rhodotorula glutinis immobilized cells using a column reactor.
2002
Optimization of reaction conditions and stabilization of phenylalanine ammonia lyase-containing Rhodotorula glutinis cells during bioconversion of trans-cinnamic acid to L-phenylalanine.
2002
A study of bacterial pathogens in acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
2001-06
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in mice: superovulated female mice were percutaneously treated with different doses of thioglycolic acid (TGA) (37.81, 75.62, and 151.25 mg/kg)
Route of Administration: Other
Thioglycolic acid (TGA) inhibited xenopus oocytes parthenogenetic activation stimulated by calcium ionophore A23187. It was revealed, that TGA had the reproductive toxicity. Mature oocytes were picked out and treated with different does of TGA (0, 5, 25, 125 µg/ml) for 2 h. After rinsing off the TGA with MMR, the oocytes were subsequently activated by adding calcium ionophore A23187.
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Name Type Language
THIOGLYCOLLIC ACID
MART.  
Preferred Name English
THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
INCI   MI   WHO-DD  
INCI  
Official Name English
Thioglycolic acid [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
2-MERCAPTOACETIC ACID
Systematic Name English
THIOGLYCOLIC ACID [MI]
Common Name English
NSC-1894
Code English
MERCAPTOACETIC ACID [HSDB]
Common Name English
THIOGLYCOLLIC ACID [MART.]
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
EVMPD
SUB34825
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HSDB
2702
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WIKIPEDIA
THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
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FDA UNII
7857H94KHM
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID8026141
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CHEBI
30066
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SMS_ID
100000128111
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
200-677-4
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PUBCHEM
1133
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DRUG BANK
DB15429
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CAS
68-11-1
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CHEBI
30065
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NSC
1894
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MERCK INDEX
m10759
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RXCUI
1370627
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NCI_THESAURUS
C45678
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CONCEPT Industrial Aid
MESH
C017487
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NCI_THESAURUS
C77510
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