2-Mercaptoethanol

for HPLC derivatization, ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s): β-Mercaptoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan; BME; Thioethylene glycol

Empirical Formula: C₂H₆OS

Formula Weight: 78.13

Linear Formula: HSCH₂CH₂OH

MDL Number: MFCD00004890

Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)

Boiling Point: 157 °C(lit.)

Density: 1.114 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.500(lit.); n20/D 1.500-1.502

Storage: 2-8°C

Beilstein Registry Number: 773648

RTECS No.: KL5600000

RIDADR: UN 2966 6.1 / PGII