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2-Mercaptoethanol, 99%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11985721
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Quantity:
10 mL
250 mL
1 L
2.5 L
Packaging:
Glass bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 60-24-2
Molecular Formula C2H6OS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 78.13
MDL Number MFCD00004890
InChI Key DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-mercaptoethanol, mercaptoethanol, thioglycol, beta-mercaptoethanol, ethanol, 2-mercapto, 2-thioethanol, 2-hydroxy-1-ethanethiol, thioethylene glycol, 2-hydroxyethanethiol, 2-hydroxyethyl mercaptan
PubChem CID 1567
ChEBI CHEBI:41218
SMILES OCCS

Specifications

Melting Point -100.0°C
Color Colorless to Yellow
Density 1.1100g/mL
Boiling Point 157.0°C to 158.0°C
Flash Point 73°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98.5% min. (GC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Linear Formula HSCH2CH2OH
Refractive Index 1.4990 to 1.5020
Quantity 2.5 L
Beilstein 01,47
Fieser 01,643
Merck Index 15,5936
Specific Gravity 1.11
Solubility Information Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol,ether,benzene,soluble in acetone,miscible with most common organic solvents
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylethanol
Viscosity 3.43 mPa.s (20°C)
Formula Weight 78.13
Percent Purity 99%
Grade Pure
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Mercaptoethanol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Mercaptoethanol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
  • H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Mercaptoethanol

RUO – Research Use Only

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