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2-Mercaptoethanol 99% AR/ Molecular Biology
Assist in solubilizing proteins for electrophoretic separation by reducing disulphide linkage. May also reduce excess oxidative polymerization catalysts. ß-Mercaptoethanol, 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan, BME, Thioethylene glycol
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid |
Colour
Pale pinkish colour |
Odour
Disagreeable odor |
pH value
4.5 - 6 at 500 g/l at 20 °C |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
< -50 °C |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
295 °C |
Flash point [°C]
68 °C |
Boiling point [°C]
157 °C |
Vapour pressure [20°C]
0.76 hPa at 20 °C |
Vapour density
2.7 |
Density [g/cm3]
1.114 |
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% |
Specification
Appearance
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid |
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.0% |
Cadmium (Cd)
Max 0.00001% |
Cobalt (Co)
Max 0.00001% |
Chromium (Cr)
Max 0.00001% |
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00001% |
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.00005% |
Manganese (Mn)
Max 0.00001% |
Nickel (Ni)
Max 0.00001% |
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00001% |
Zinc (Zn)
Max 0.00001% |
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases
Not detectable |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2966
IMCO Class No.: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H301-H310-H315-H317-H318-H330-H410
Precaution Statement: P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310-P302 + P350
2-Mercaptoethanol 99% AR/ Molecular Biology
| Pack Size | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 2500 ml | 3 |
| 500 ml | 2 |