2-Mercapto ethanol, for molecular biology, 99%
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About 2-Mercapto ethanol, for molecular biology, 99%
2-Mercapto ethanol, for molecular biology, 99% sits in our molecular Biology, Nucleotides & Purification Reagents section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records (Molecular Biology), the material is defined by CAS 60-24-2, formula C2H6OS and molar mass 78.14 g/mol. Typical appearance is colourless to yellow liquid.
Where it is used
- Electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA workflows
- Protein analysis
- Molecular biology workflows
Storage and safety notes
Physical constants on file: density 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C. It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H301, H302, H310 and H311), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation. For transport it ships as UN UN 2966.
Available as 100 mL, 250 mL and 160 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.
Typical uses
- Electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA workflows
- Protein analysis
- Molecular biology workflows
Applications
Grade guides
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | 2-Mercapto ethanol, for molecular biology, 99% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-003235 |
| CAS number | 60-24-2 |
| IUPAC name | 2-sulfanylethanol |
| Molecular formula | C2H6OS |
| Molar mass | 78.14 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 78.0139 |
| Grade | Molecular Biology |
| Purity / assay | 99% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colourless to yellow liquid |
| Density | 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C |
| 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 | |
| 250 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 160 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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