2-Mercaptoethanol, PurReagent, >98.0%
PurReagent
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 295 °C |
| Explosion limit | 2.3-18%(V) |
| Assay Purity | >98% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.500 |
| B pt. | 157 °C |
| M pt. | -100 °C |
| Density | 1.114 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H301+H331-H310-H315-H317-H318-H361d-H373-H410 |
| Precautionary Statement | P273-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P310-P304+P340+P311-P305+P351+P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29309099 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 2966 |
Description
Application
2-Mercaptoethanol is used in molecular biology protein chemistry and biochemistry laboratories to reduce disulfide bonds in proteins and nucleic acids.
Purpose
Its main purpose is to maintain proteins in a reduced state and prevent oxidation during biochemical experiments and sample preparation.
General Description
2-Mercaptoethanol is a sulfur-containing organic compound with the formula HSCHCHOH known for its strong reducing properties and characteristic odor.
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