About This Item
Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
60-24-2
Molecular Weight:
78.13
General description
2-mercaptoethanol is a thiol compound, commonly used as a reducing agent in organic reactions.
Vapor Density: 2.69 (vs air)
Quality Segment: 200
Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg (20 °C)
Assay: ≥99.0%
Form: Liquid
Explosion Limit: 18%
Concentration: 14.3 M (pure liquid)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.500 (lit.)
pH: 4.5-6 (20 °C, 500 g/L)
Boiling Point: 157 °C (lit.)
Density: 1.114 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Functional Group: hydroxyl, thiol
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
SMILES String: OCCS