2-Mercaptoethanol - for cell culture, suitable for electrophoresis, Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99% , CAS No.60-24-2

CAS: 60-24-2 Cat. No.: M301574 Formula: C2H6OS Molecular Weight: 78.13 Beilstein Registry Number: 773648 EC Number: 200-464-6
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GRADE & PURITY for Cell culture ? Cell-culture grade — low endotoxin and contaminants to support viable cell growth. Use in mammalian/other cell culture media and supplements. Suitable for electrophoresis ? Electrophoresis grade — low ionic/UV impurities for clean gel runs. Use in agarose/PAGE electrophoresis where impurities distort bands. Suitable for molecular biology ? Molecular-biology grade — free of nucleases and contaminants that degrade DNA/RNA. Use in cloning, PCR, and nucleic-acid work needing clean reagents. ≥99%
Synonyms
beta-Hydroxyethylmercaptan | InChI=1/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H | mercaptoethyl alcohol | 2-Mercaptoethanol, BioUltra, for molecular biology, >=99.0% (GC) | BRN 0773648 | Cuprate(6-), [.mu.-[[2,2'-[(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[imino(6-fluoro-1,3,5-triazin
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Why this grade

for cell culture, suitable for electrophoresis, Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99% for Cell culture,Suitable for electrophoresis,Suitable for molecular biology for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 285 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
beta-Hydroxyethylmercaptan | InChI=1/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H | mercaptoethyl alcohol | 2-Mercaptoethanol, BioUltra, for molecular biology, >=99.0% (GC) | BRN 0773648 | Cuprate(6-), [.mu.-[[2,2'-[(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[imino(6-fluoro-1,3,5-triazin
Specifications & Purity
for cell culture, suitable for electrophoresis, Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
for Cell culture, Suitable for electrophoresis, Suitable for molecular biology
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504750491
Canonical Smiles
C(CS)O
IUPAC Name
2-sulfanylethanol
InChIKey
DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C2H6OS/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
Isomeric SMILES
C(CS)O
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
KL5600000
UN Number
UN 2966
Packing Group
II
Molecular Weight
78.13
Beilstein
773648
Reaxy-Rn
773648
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=773648&ln=

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganosulfur compounds
ClassThiols
SubclassAlkylthiols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAlkylthiols
Alternative Parents Primary alcohols  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Alkylthiol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkylthiols. These are organic compounds containing the thiol functional group linked to an alkyl chain.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CA2 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase II (17698 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CA9 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase IX (8255 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolubility in water: Completely miscible; Miscible with Alcohol,Benzene,Ether
SensitivityHygroscopic;Air sensitive
x_refractive_index1.499-1.502
x_flash_point_drop_fahrenheit167℉
x_flash_point_drop_centigrade75℃
x_boil_point_char157-158°C
x_melt_point_char-100°C
Molecular Weight78.140 g/mol
XLogP3-0.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass78.0139 Da
Monoisotopic Mass78.0139 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area21.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count4
Formal Charge0
Complexity10.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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