2-Mercaptoethanol (2-ME), CAS No. 60-24-2, is a versatile organosulfur compound containing both thiol (-SH) and hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. It is widely used as a chemical intermediate, reducing agent, chain transfer agent, and processing aid in industrial chemical manufacturing.

With an assay of ≥99%, ZXCHEM 2-Mercaptoethanol is suitable for applications including PVC stabilizer production, polymer processing, agrochemical synthesis, specialty chemical manufacturing, and selected corrosion-control systems. Technical documentation, including TDS and SDS, is available for customer evaluation.

• PVC Stabilizer Intermediates
  2-Mercaptoethanol is widely used as an intermediate in the production of organotin stabilizers for PVC processing and thermal stabilization.
• Polymer & Rubber Processing
  It can function as a chain transfer agent to help control molecular weight during selected polymerization and rubber manufacturing processes.
• Agrochemical Intermediates
  2-ME is used as a building block and intermediate in the synthesis of selected crop protection and agrochemical products.
• Chemical Synthesis
  Its thiol and hydroxyl functional groups provide useful reactivity for the manufacture of sulfur-containing intermediates and specialty chemicals.
• Corrosion Control
  2-Mercaptoethanol is used in selected industrial systems where reducing and corrosion-inhibiting properties are required, including certain metal and pipeline applications.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
  It can be used in the production of additives, dyes, antioxidants, and other specialty chemical intermediates requiring sulfur-containing functionality.