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2-Mercaptoethanol
Thiol-functional industrial intermediate and reducing agent for specialty chemical and polymer manufacture.
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2-Mercaptoethanol at a Glance
ZXCHEM is a 2-mercaptoethanol supplier and exporter in China. 2-Mercaptoethanol (β-mercaptoethanol, CAS 60-24-2) contains both thiol and hydroxyl groups and is supplied at assay ≥99%.
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Standard lead time is approximately 14 days from order confirmation.
2-Mercaptoethanol Specifications
Assay and moisture are supply limits; other physical values are typical. The SDS flash point may use a different test method from the TDS.
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Storage & Shipping
Storage Conditions
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry, ventilated toxic-chemical area. Protect from ignition, heat and incompatible oxidizers, acids and strong bases. Limit access to trained personnel.
Packaging Integrity
Check drum walls, closures and seals before transfer. Keep identification labels intact, segregate contaminated equipment and reseal containers promptly after dispensing.
Packaging
200 kg drums
Handling & Protection
Use enclosed transfer or local extraction. Prevent all skin contact, mist and vapor exposure. Wear suitable chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, splash goggles and face protection; maintain emergency washing facilities.
What Is 2-Mercaptoethanol?
2-Mercaptoethanol (thioglycol), CAS 60-24-2, C2H6OS, molecular weight 78.13 g/mol, has thiol and hydroxyl groups and a strong odour. It is an intermediate for organotin and thiol PVC stabilizers, a chain-transfer agent in polymerization, and a building block for specialty sulfur chemicals.
The supply specification sets assay ≥99% and moisture ≤0.50%. Density, melting point, boiling range and flash point are typical values. This is an industrial grade, not a cell-culture, pharmaceutical or analytical grade.
It is acutely toxic by skin contact, inhalation and ingestion, causes serious eye damage and sensitization, and has reproductive concerns. It ships as UN 2966, Thioglycol, Class 6.1, packing group II; only trained staff with exposure controls should handle it.
As a 2-mercaptoethanol supplier and exporter in China, ZXCHEM packs it in 200 kg drums.
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2-Mercaptoethanol Applications
PVC stabilizer intermediates
Building block for organotin and thiol-based heat stabilizers. Purity is matched to the stabilizer synthesis.
Polymer chain transfer
Chain-transfer agent for molecular-weight control in polymerization. Dose is set in the reaction.
Specialty sulfur chemicals
Intermediate for sulfur chemicals and reducing and corrosion-control systems, with full exposure controls.
Why Source 2-Mercaptoethanol from ZXCHEM
Combined chemical orders
Source several chemical raw materials through one ZXCHEM contact. We coordinate product selection, quotations and suitable consolidated shipments so you can plan the order with one team.
Dedicated R&D Laboratory
Discuss specifications, sample results and application questions with our technical team. Our dedicated R&D laboratory supports product testing and helps clarify material selection.
Experienced Chemical Logistics
ZXCHEM has more than 30 years of experience in dangerous-goods transportation. We coordinate suitable shipments through logistics companies in which we hold equity interests in Qingdao, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin.
Dedicated Purchasing Support
Your account manager follows the order from quotation and contract signing through shipment and after-sales support. One contact coordinates technical documents, commercial details and delivery updates.
2-Mercaptoethanol FAQ
Which 2-Mercaptoethanol grade should I choose?
The listed supply specification is Assay ≥99%. Check the TDS for assay and impurity limits, then test a sample for compatibility and performance in your process.
Can I request a 2-Mercaptoethanol sample for testing?
Yes. We can provide free samples for testing. Tell us the application, the grade you need and the tests you plan to run.
How is 2-Mercaptoethanol packed and shipped?
Standard packing is 200 kg drums. The usual MOQ is 1,000 kg, with a lead time of approximately 14 days from order confirmation. The stated bulk transport classification is Class 6.1 — Toxic.
Which documents are available for 2-Mercaptoethanol?
The TDS lists the supply specification and the SDS covers safety and transport; both can be downloaded on this page. Each shipment comes with a batch COA.
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