Synonym for thioglycolic acid ... HSCH2COOH;used as a reagent for the detection of metals such as iron, molybdenum, silver, and tin; the ammonium and sodium salts are used in home permanents, the calcium salt as a depilatory. ... Synonym: mercaptoacetic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mer-kap′tō-ă-sē′tik as′id Synonyms: thioglycolic acid