2-Mercaptoethanol

Item Number
M755744
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M755744-25ml
25ml
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$38.90
M755744-100ml
100ml
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$105.90

Basic Description

Specifications & PurityBioUltra, for molecular biology, ≥99%(GC)
Storage TempStore at 2-8°C
Shipped InWet ice
GradeBioUltra, for molecular biology
Product Description

2-Mercaptoethanol has been used
  • in the protein extraction buffer prepared for leaf samples.
  • as a supplement in cell culture media.
  • in the procedure of RNA extraction.
BME is suitable for reducing protein disulfide bonds prior to polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and is usually included in a sample buffer for SDS-PAGE at a concentration of 5%. Cleaving intermolecular (between subunits) disulfide bonds allows the subunits of a protein to separate independently on SDS-PAGE. Cleaving intramolecular (within subunit) disulfide bonds allows the subunits to become completely denatured so that each peptide migrates according to its chain length with no influence due to secondary structure.

Names and Identifiers

PH4.5-6 (20 °C, 500 g/L)
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylethanol
INCHI InChI=1S/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChi Key DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES C(CS)O
Isomeric SMILES C(CS)O
WGK Germany 3
RTECS KL5600000
PubChem CID 1567
UN Number 2966
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 78.13
Beilstein 773648

Certificates

Certificate of Analysis(COA)

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Chemical and Physical Properties

SolubilityH 2 O: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Refractive Index1.499-1.502
Flash Point(°F)75℃
Flash Point(°C)75℃
Boil Point(°C)157-158°C
Melt Point(°C)-100°C

Safety and Hazards(GHS)

Pictogram(s) GHS06,   GHS08,   GHS09,   GHS05,   GHS07
Signal Danger
Hazard Statements

H315:Causes skin irritation

H301:Toxic if swallowed

H311:Toxic in contact with skin

H331:Toxic if inhaled

H373:Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411:Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H302:Harmful if swallowed

H318:Causes serious eye damage

H317:May cause an allergic skin reaction

H336:May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H400:Very toxic to aquatic life

H332:Harmful if inhaled

H410:Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H310:Fatal in contact with skin

H361:Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary Statements

P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P273:Avoid release to the environment.

P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P321:Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P405:Store locked up.

P501:Dispose of contents/container to ...

P264:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling.

P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362+P364:Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P391:Collect spillage.

P330:Rinse mouth.

P262:Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P361+P364:Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P203:Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.

P264+P265:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.

P301+P316:IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.

P301+P317:IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.

P305+P354+P338:IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P318:if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.

P317:Get emergency medical help.

P332+P317:If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.

P302+P361+P354:IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.

P316:Get emergency medical help immediately.

P319:Get medical help if you feel unwell.

WGK Germany 3
RTECS KL5600000
Class 6.1
Merck Index 5869

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