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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 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
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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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                  8057400005 04022536387239
                  8057400250 04022536387246
                  8057401000 04022536387253
                  8057409025 04022536774251

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