2-Mercapto ethanol, 98%
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About 2-Mercapto ethanol, 98%
2-Mercapto ethanol, 98% sits in our sulfur Compounds (Thiols, Sulfides, Sulfonates) section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records (Synthesis), the material is defined by CAS 60-24-2, formula C2H6OS and molar mass 78.14 g/mol. It is described as clear colourless liquid.
Use cases we see most often
- Antioxidant additive
- Organic synthesis
Safe handling
Literature values: density 1.114 g/cm3. Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301, H302, H310 and H311. Read the SDS before first use. For transport it ships as UN UN 2966.
Standard pack sizes are 100 mL, 500 mL and 200 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Antioxidant additive
- Organic synthesis
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | 2-Mercapto ethanol, 98% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-009828 |
| CAS number | 60-24-2 |
| IUPAC name | 2-sulfanylethanol |
| Molecular formula | C2H6OS |
| Molar mass | 78.14 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 78.0139 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | 98% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Density | 1.114 g/cm3 |
| XLogP3 | -0.2 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 21.2 Ų |
| HS code | 29309090 |
| UN number | UN 2966 |
| InChIKey | DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(CS)O |
| PubChem CID | 1567 |
| Synonyms | ß-Mercaptoethanol, 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan, BME, Thioethylene glycol, 2-mercaptoethanol, Beta-Mercaptoethanol, Mercaptoethanol, Thioglycol, Ethanol, 2-mercapto-, 2-Thioethanol, 2-Hydroxyethanethiol, Monothioglycol |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H301Toxic if swallowed
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H310Fatal in contact with skin
- H311Toxic in contact with skin
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H331Toxic if inhaled
- H332Harmful if inhaled
- H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements P203, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 100 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 500 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 200 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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