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805740 2-Mercaptoethanol

2-Mercaptoethanol for synthesis. CAS 60-24-2, chemical formula HSCH₂CH₂OH.

2-Mercaptoethanol MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Thioethylene glycol, Thioglycol

CAS #: 60-24-2 EC Number: 200-464-6 Molar Mass: 78.13 g/mol Chemical Formula: HSCH₂CH₂OH Hill Formula: C₂H₆OS
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
60-24-2200-464-6C₂H₆OSHSCH₂CH₂OH78.13 g/mol

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              Description
              Catalogue Number805740
              SynonymsThioethylene glycol, Thioglycol
              Description2-Mercaptoethanol
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              Product Information
              CAS number60-24-2
              EC number200-464-6
              Hill FormulaC₂H₆OS
              Chemical formulaHSCH₂CH₂OH
              Molar Mass78.13 g/mol
              HS Code2930 90 98
              Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
              Quality LevelMQ200
              Applications
              Application2-Mercaptoethanol for synthesis. CAS 60-24-2, chemical formula HSCH₂CH₂OH.
              Biological Information
              Physicochemical Information
              Boiling point154 - 161 °C (1013 hPa)
              Density1.11 g/cm3 (20 °C)
              Explosion limit2.3 - 18 %(V)
              Flash point70.5 °C
              Ignition temperature295 °C
              Melting Point<-50 °C
              pH value4.5 - 6 (500 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
              Vapor pressure0.76 hPa (20 °C)
              Dimensions
              Materials Information
              Toxicological Information
              LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 98 - 162 mg/kg
              LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 112 - 224 mg/kg
              Safety Information according to GHS
              Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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              Hazard Statement(s)H301 + H331: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.
              H310: Fatal in contact with skin.
              H315: Causes skin irritation.
              H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
              H318: Causes serious eye damage.
              H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility.
              H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
              H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
              Precautionary Statement(s)P273: Avoid release to the environment.
              P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
              P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
              P302 + P352 + P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
              P304 + P340 + P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
              P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
              Signal WordDanger
              RTECSKL5600000
              Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
              WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
              Safety Information
              Categories of dangertoxic, irritant, sensitizing, dangerous for the environment
              Product Usage Statements
              Storage and Shipping Information
              StorageStore below +30°C.
              Packaging Information
              Transport Information
              Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2966 , 6.1, II
              Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2966 , 6.1, II
              Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2966 , 6.1, II
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              Catalogue Number GTIN
              8.05740.0005 04022536387239
              8.05740.0250 04022536387246
              8.05740.1000 04022536387253

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