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2-Mercaptoethanol (Reagent), Fisher Chemical

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Quantity:
100 mL
Packaging:
Amber Glass/Poison Pack
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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
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylethan-1-ol
SMILES OCCS

Specifications

Alpha Vector Mercaptoethanol
Melting Point -100°C
Color Yellow
Density 1.110g/cm³
pH 5.2
Boiling Point 157°C
Packaging Amber Glass/Poison Pack
Linear Formula HSCH2CH2OH
Quantity 100 mL
UN Number 2966
Formula Weight 78.13
Percent Purity 98.0% min.
Grade Reagent
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Mercaptoethanol
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Safety and Handling

DOTInformation Class 6.1: Poison
SDS
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