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2-Mercaptoethanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Solubilizes proteins by reducing disulfide linkages2-Mercaptoethanol is used in the preparation of nano-graphene for cellular imaging and drug delivery as well as multifunctional polymeric micelle. It acts as a reducing agent used in electrophoresis, amino acid detection, and distinguishing ssDNA/dsDNA. It is also employed as a standard buffer. It is also used in the preparation of PVC heat stabilizers and as a chain transfer agent in the manufacture of PVC. Further, it is used in some RNA isolation procedures to eliminate ribonuclease. It is utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and ore floatation agent. In biochemistry, it is useful to study the activity of the immune system.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• 2-Mercaptoethanol is a reducing agent that can be used in studies to solubilize proteins by reducing disulfide linkages
Application
• 2-Mercaptoethanol acts as a reducing agent in electrophoresis, amino acid detection, and distinguishing ssDNA/dsDNA
• It can also be used as a standard buffer
• It can also be used in some RNA isolation procedures to eliminate ribonuclease
• In biochemistry, it is useful for studying the activity of the immune system
• Furthermore, it can be used in laboratory applications involving preparation of multifunctional polymeric micelles and nano-graphene for cellular imaging
Specifications
| Melting Point | -100°C |
| Density | 1.114 |
| Boiling Point | 156°C to 158°C |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Refractive Index | 1.5 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2966 |
| Beilstein | 773648 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only