2-Mercaptoethanol CAS 60-24-2
| CAS No. | 60-24-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6OS |
| Molecular Weight | 78.13 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
2-Mercaptoethanol (C2H6OS) contains sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. Its physicochemical properties are representative of its class; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.
2-Mercaptoethanol (CAS 60-24-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C2H6OS and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 2-Mercaptoethanol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C2H6OS |
| Molecular Weight | 78.13 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |
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