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Ethanol, 2-mercapto-
SpectraBase Compound ID 4DOaEavaBj7
InChI InChI=1S/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 78.13 g/mol
Molecular Formula C2H6OS
Exact Mass 78.013936 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID DxyUaS9qaRH
Name 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
Source of Sample The Matheson Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey
Boiling Point 50-52C/10mm
CAS Registry Number 60-24-2
Color Properties Color= WATER-WHITE
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Density (20/4C) 1.1143
Flash Point 73C
Formula C2H6OS
InChI InChI=1S/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight 78.128998
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.5006
RTECS Number KL5600000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= TOXIC; IRRITANT; EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF SULFUR WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION
Solubility Soluble in= WATER; BENZENE; ETHER
Synonyms 2-THIOETHANOL 2-HYDROXY-1-ETHANETHIOL 2-HYDROXYETHYL MERCAPTAN ETHANOL, 2-MERCAPTO-,
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use ENZYME REACTIVATOR AND BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH TOOL; USED IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS AS A SOLVENT, CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE AND REDUCING AGENT; USED AS A REAGENT TO PRODUCE ETHYLENEHEMITHIOKETALS