Term Name: glyceryl monothioglycolate
Synonyms: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl sulfanylacetate, Glycerol monomercaptoacetate, Glyceryl thioglycolate, Mercaptoacetic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Definition: A thioglycolate ester resulting from esterification of thioglycolic acid with glycerol. As a component of developer solutions in permanent wave products, it is the second most frequent allergen in hairdressers and avoidance of acid permanent waves is mandatory.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:156545]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: thioglycolate ester
has_role: allergen