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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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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
60-24-2200-464-6C₂H₆OSHSCH₂CH₂OH78.13 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8057400005 Glass bottle 5 ml
8057400250 Glass bottle 250 ml
8057401000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number805740
SynonymsThioethylene glycol, Thioglycol
Description2-Mercaptoethanol
References
Product Information
CAS number60-24-2
EC number200-464-6
Hill FormulaC₂H₆OS
Chemical formulaHSCH₂CH₂OH
Molar Mass78.13 g/mol
HS Code2930 90 19
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)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8057400005 04022536387239
8057400250 04022536387246
8057401000 04022536387253

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