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Organic Chemicals

2-Mercaptoethanol For Synthesis

RA001784 CAS 60-24-2 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001784
CAS number
60-24-2
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
HS.CH2CH2OH
Molecular weight
78.13

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Colour Clear colorless to light yellow —
Odour Disagreeable odor —
pH value 4.5 - 6 at 20 °C; at 500 g/L —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] < -50 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 295 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 68 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 157 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.76 hPa at 20 °C hPa
Vapour density 2.7 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.114 g/cm3 g/cm3
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 % %

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless to light yellow liquid —
Purity (GC method) Min 98 % %
Weight/ mL at 20°C Approx. 1.12 g g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.499 - 1.502 —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: For Synthesis.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 mL RA001784-PK-100ML
500 mL RA001784-PK-500ML