2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Possesses antioxidant properties

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 60-56-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H6N2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00179321
• InChI Key: PMRYVIKBURPHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methimazole, thiamazole, 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole, tapazole, mercazolyl, 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, mercazole, metazolo, methimazol, thiamazol
• PubChem CID: 1349907
• ChEBI: CHEBI:50673
• IUPAC Name: 3-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-thione
• SMILES: CN1C=CNC1=S

• Melting Point: 144°C to 147°C
• Boiling Point: 280°C (decomposition)
• Odor: Stench
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 108646
• Merck Index: 14,5971
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water; Soluble in alcohol,chloroform; Sparingly soluble in ether,benzene.
• Formula Weight: 114.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H361fd
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H361-H317 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	200-482-4
RTECSNumber	NI8615000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only