2-Mercaptoethanol
Cas No :
60-24-2
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
78.13
Molecular Formula :
C2H6OS
Solubility :
Chloroform, Methanol, Water
Description :
Liquid Form Of 2-Mercaptoethanol 60-24-2. It Is Also Known As Beta-Mercaptoethanol, Thioglycol, And 2-Hydroxyethyl Mercaptan. It Is Used In The Fragrance, Flavour, Fragrance And Aroma Industries As Well As The Chemical, Pharmaceutical And Soap And Detergent Industries. Container Should Be Stored With The Lid Snugly Closed In A Dry, Well-Ventilated Area. Opened Containers Need To Be Properly Resealed And Maintained Upright To Avoid Leaks. Save In A Cool Location.
2-Mercaptoethanol is commonly used in biochemistry as a reducing agent. Check out Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide for a surfactant used in personal care and cosmetic formulations.