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HSCH2COONH4 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Hair Styling
Universal entry(ies)
HSCH2COONH4
formula, see observation
NH4OOCH2SH
formula, see observation
DEF

The ammonium salt of thioglycolic acid, appearing as a colorless liquid with a repulsive odor, used for hair waving and as a hair straightener.

OBS

ammonium sulfanylacetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: HSCH2COONH2 or NH2OOCH2SH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Coiffure
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HSCH2COONH4
formula, see observation
NH4OOCH2SH
formula, see observation
OBS

sulfanylacétate d'ammonium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : HSCH2COONH2 ou NH2OOCH2SH

Key term(s)
  • thioglycolate d'ammoniaque

Spanish

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