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CAS RN: 60-24-2 | Product Number: M1948
2-Mercaptoethanol [for Electrophoresis]
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Purity: >99.0%(GC)
Synonyms:
- 2-Hydroxyethyl Mercaptan
- Thioglycol
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G |
€18.00
|
2 | ≥40 |
|
| 25G |
€29.00
|
2 | 38 |
|
*Stock available in Belgium will be delivered in 1 to 3 days
*Stock available in Japan will be delivered in 1 to 2 weeks (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments).
| Product Number | M1948 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
|
>99.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__2H__6OS = 78.13 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Hygroscopic |
| CAS RN | 60-24-2 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 773648 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87560309 |
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 2886 |
| Merck Index (14) | 5869 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004890 |
Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 99.0 % |
| Refractive index n20/D | 1.5000 to 1.5040 |
| Functionality test | to pass test |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | -100 °C |
| Boiling Point | 158 °C |
| Flash point | 74 °C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 1.12 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50 |
| Solubility in water | Completely miscible |
| Solubility (miscible with) | Alcohol, Ether, Benzene |
GHS
| Pictogram |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H310 : Fatal in contact with skin. H301 : Toxic if swallowed. H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H371 : May cause damage to organs. H411 : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statements | P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P262 : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P260 : Do not breathe mist or vapours. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P391 : Collect spillage. P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P310 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
Related Laws:
| EC Number | 200-464-6 |
| RTECS# | KL5600000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN2966 |
| Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| HS Number | 2930909599 |
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| Product # | M0058 |
| CAS RN | 60-24-2 |
| Purity / Analysis Method: | >98.0%(GC) |