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805740 2-Mercaptoethanol

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

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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 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
      8057400250 04022536387246

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