Isopropyl Thioglycolate

AKA: 7383-61-1, Acetic acid, Isopropyl ester, 1-methylethyl ester, THIOGLYCOLIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER, ACETIC ACID, 1-METHYLETHYL ESTER
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from thioglycolic acid and isopropanol, both petroleum-derived organic compounds. Produced through esterification reaction between thioglycolic acid and isopropyl alcohol under controlled conditions.
Acetic acid, mercapto-, 1-methylethyl ester
Formula
C5H10O2S
Mol. Weight
134.20
CAS #
7383-61-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Waving Or Straightening
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Improves Elasticity
Changes hair texture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2009
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR