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2-Mercaptopyridine, 98%
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100 g
Description
Employed as a ligand in metal complexes. It can be used to coat porous media to purify plasmid DNA.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Employed as a ligand in metal complexes. It can be used to coat porous media to purify plasmid DNA.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in chloroform, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Air Sensitive, keep the container tightly sealed. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Employed as a ligand in metal complexes. It can be used to coat porous media to purify plasmid DNA.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in chloroform, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Air Sensitive, keep the container tightly sealed. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 124°C to 130°C |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 105758 |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in chloroform,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. |
Formula Weight | 111.17 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Mercaptopyridine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 220-131-9 |
RTECSNumber | UT9600000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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