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2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt is one of the active components in paint, sealants, shampoo, adhesive and aerosol due to its anti-microbial activity. In biochemistry studies, it is utilized to transport zinc into cells. Further, it is used to form bidentate oxothiolane chelates with transition metals. It acts as a stabilizer and viscosity building provider in weak basic or neutral medium.
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2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt is one of the active components in paint, sealants, shampoo, adhesive and aerosol due to its anti-microbial activity. In biochemistry studies, it is utilized to transport zinc into cells. Further, it is used to form bidentate oxothiolane chelates with transition metals. It acts as a stabilizer and viscosity building provider in weak basic or neutral medium.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in liquid paraffin and olive oil.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼290°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 1 g |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,7994 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,propylene glycol,polyethylene glycol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in liquid paraffin and olive oil. |
Formula Weight | 149.15 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide sodium salt, anhydrous |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H332-H311-H315-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. 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-P361-P363-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 223-296-5 |
RTECSNumber | UT9000000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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