thiomalic acid

thiomalic acid

[¦thī·ō¦mal·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) C4H6O4S White crystals or powder with a melting point of 149-150°C; soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone; used as a sealer for fuel cells and machine and electrical parts, for caulking compounds, and as a propellant binder. Also known as mercaptosuccinic acid.