2-Mercaptopropionic acid, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-42-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004862
• InChI Key: PMNLUUOXGOOLSP-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 2-mercaptopropionic acid, thiolactic acid, 2-mercaptopropanoic acid, 2-thiolactic acid, 2-thiolpropionic acid, alpha-mercaptopropionic acid, alpha-mercaptopropanoic acid, propionic acid, 2-mercapto, propanoic acid, 2-mercapto, fema no. 3180
• PubChem CID: 62326
• ChEBI: CHEBI:47872
• IUPAC Name: 2-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(S)C(O)=O

• CAS Min %: 94.0
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 10°C to 14°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 1.1900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 102°C (16.0 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 87°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 94% min. (Iodimetry)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(SH)CO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.4804 to 1.4824
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 03, 289
• Fieser: 15,307
• Merck Index: 15, 9493
• Specific Gravity: 1.19
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible with water. Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol,ether and acetone,miscible with benzol,petroleumether,chloroform,,chloroethane,diethylether
• Formula Weight: 106.14
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Mercaptopropionic acid, 95%

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• 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