Methyl mercaptoacetate, 95%

Description

CAS: 2365-48-2 | C3H6O2S | 106.14 g/mol

Methyl thioglycolate was used in the preparation of 3-carbomethoxy-4- oxotetrahydrothiopyran, 2- and 4-carbomethoxy-3-oxotetrahydrothiophene. It is used to prepare methyl thioglycolate and aminoethanethiol conjugated gold nanorods.

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Applications
Methyl thioglycolate was used in the preparation of 3-carbomethoxy-4- oxotetrahydrothiopyran, 2- and 4-carbomethoxy-3-oxotetrahydrothiophene. It is used to prepare methyl thioglycolate and aminoethanethiol conjugated gold nanorods.

Solubility
Soluble in water. (40 g/L at 20°C)

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and air.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2365-48-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004873
• InChI Key: MKIJJIMOAABWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl thioglycolate, methyl mercaptoacetate, methyl 2-mercaptoacetate, methylthioglycolate, thioglycolic acid methyl ester, acetic acid, mercapto-, methyl ester, methanethiol, methoxy, usaf ek-7119, thioglykolsaeure-methylester, unii-o1608la9el
• PubChem CID: 16907
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-sulfanylacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CS

• Melting Point: -3°C
• Density: 1.163
• Boiling Point: 148°C to 149°C
• Flash Point: 56°C (132°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Refractive Index: 1.466
• Linear Formula: HSCH₂COOCH₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1228
• Beilstein: 506259
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. (40g/L at 20°C)
• Formula Weight: 106.14
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl mercaptoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H301-H315-H317-H319-H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H226-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: MERCAPTANS, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	219-121-7
RTECSNumber	AI7350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only