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2-Mercaptoethanol

2-Mercaptoethanol Basic information
Product Name:2-Mercaptoethanol
Synonyms:?-hydroxyethanethiol;1-Ethanol-2-thiol;1-Hydroxy-2-mercaptoethane;1-Mercapto-2-hydroxyethane;2-Mercapitoethanol;2-mercapotethanol;2-Mercapto-1-ethanol;2-mercapto-ethano
CAS:60-24-2
MF:C2H6OS
MW:78.13
EINECS:200-464-6
Product Categories:Industrial/Fine Chemicals;Antioxidant;Biochemistry;Reagents for Electrophoresis;Life Science Chemical Reagents;Miscellaneous Reagents, Sulfur & Selenium Compounds
Mol File:60-24-2.mol
2-Mercaptoethanol Structure
2-Mercaptoethanol Chemical Properties
mp -100 °C
bp 157 °C(lit.)
density 1.115 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density 2.69 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.500(lit.)
Fp 165 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility H2O: 1 mL/mL
form liquid
Water Solubility soluble
FreezingPoint <100℃
Sensitive Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Merck 14,5869
BRN 773648
CAS DataBase Reference60-24-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceEthanol, 2-mercapto-(60-24-2)
EPA Substance Registry SystemEthanol, 2-mercapto-(60-24-2)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T,N
Risk Statements 20/22-24-34-51/53-36/37/38-22-23/24/25-50/53-48/22-43-41-38
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-61-29-23-27-60
RIDADR UN 2966 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS KL5600000
F 3-10-13-23
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29309070
Hazardous Substances Data60-24-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
MSDS Information
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2-Mercaptoethanol Usage And Synthesis
Chemical PropertiesClear colorless liquid
Usage2-Mercaptoethanol is used in the synthesis of nano-graphene for cellular imaging and drug delivery. Also used in the synthesis of multifunctional polymeric micelle used in specific targeting of tumor disruption.
General DescriptionA water-white liquid. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption.
Air & Water ReactionsNo rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Reactivity ProfileOrganosulfides, such as 2-Mercaptoethanol, are incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Reactions with these materials generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas. Many of these compounds may liberate hydrogen sulfide upon decomposition or reaction with an acid.
Health HazardTOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire HazardCombustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.
2-Mercaptoethanol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Preparation Productsacrylate ternary copolymer bound disulfide platinum complex catalyst-->RUFLOXACIN-->Ganciclovir-->Vitavax
Raw materials2-Chloroethanol-->Sodium hydrosulfide-->2,2'-Thiodiethanol
Tag:2-Mercaptoethanol(60-24-2) Related Product Information
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