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8.40111

Sigma-Aldrich

2-(Ethylmercapto)-ethanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-(Ethylmercapto)-ethanol, 2-Thioethanol, Thioglycol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H10OS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
106.19
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-802-0
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

180-184 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-100 °C

transition temp

flash point 78 °C

density

1.018 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H10OS/c1-2-6-4-3-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

LNRIEBFNWGMXKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.014 - 1.018
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

172.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

78 °C


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid


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