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CAS 60-24-2 — 2-Mercaptoethanol

2-Mercaptoethanol is a thiol compound used as a reducing agent in biochemical and molecular biology applications, including protein denaturation and nucleic acid purification. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, highly reactive, and toxic. CAS: 60-24-2, Molecular formula: HSCH₂CH₂OH, Molecular weight: 78.13 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies 2-Mercaptoethanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.