2-Mercaptoethanol 98% For Synthesis
ß-Mercaptoethanol, 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan, BME, Thioethylene glycol
Product Code. |
01652 |
Grade |
For Synthesis |
Purity |
98% |
CAS No. |
60-24-2 |
Molecular Formula |
HS.CH2CH2OH |
Molecular Weight |
78.13 |
H.S.Code |
2930.90990 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Liquid |
Colour |
Pale pinkish colour |
Odour |
Disagreeable odor |
| pH value |
4.5 - 6 at 500 g/l at 20 °C |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
< -50 °C |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] |
295 °C |
| Flash point [°C] |
68 °C |
Boiling point [°C] |
157 °C |
Vapour pressure [20°C] |
0.76 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour density |
2.7 |
Density [g/cm3] |
1.114 |
Solubility in water [% weight] |
Soluble in water |
| Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C |
0.056 |
Explosion limits - upper [%] |
18% |
Explosion limits -lower [%] |
2.30% |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | Clear colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Purity (by GC) | Min 98.0% |
| Weight/ mL at 20°C | About 1.12 g/ml |
| Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) | 1.499 - 1.502 |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2966
IMCO Class No.: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H301-H310-H315-H317-H318-H330-H410
Precaution Statement: P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310-P302 + P350