Formula C7H6O2S Pubchem 5443 | Density 1.49 g/cm³ | |
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Related compounds Appearance Leaf or needle shaped crystals | ||
Thiosalicylic acid is an organosulfur compound containing carboxyl and sulfhydryl functional groups. Its molecular formula is C6H4(SH)(CO2H). it is a yellow solid that is slightly soluble in water, ethanol and diethyl ether, and alkanes, but more soluble in DMSO.
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Preparation and uses
Thiosalicylic acid is prepared from 2-aminobenzoic acid via diazotization.
Thiosalicylic acid is a precursor to the dyestuff thioindigo. Thiosalicylic acid is also used to make the vaccine preservative thiomersal.
Other aspects
It is a precursor to drug candidates for treatment of atherosclerosis and melanoma.
References
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