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2-MERCAPTOETHANOL For Synthesis
ß-Mercaptoethanol, 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan, BME, Thioethylene glycol
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Article No.
04565
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
60-24-2
Molecular Formula
HS.CH
2
CH
2
OH
Molecular Weight
78.13
H.S. Code
2930.9099
Shelf Life
60 Months
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear colorless to light yellow
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%
Specifications
Appearance
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
About 1.12 g
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
Revision Date:
31-Jan-2022
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