2-Mercaptopropionic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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: 79-42-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.139
• MDL Number: MFCD00004862
• InChI Key: PMNLUUOXGOOLSP-UHFFFAOYSA-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(C(=O)O)S

• Melting Point: 10°C to 14°C
• Density: 1.196
• Boiling Point: 217°C
• Flash Point: 107°C (225°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.482
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2936
• Beilstein: 506218
• Merck Index: 14,9340
• Formula Weight: 106.14
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Mercaptopropionic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H290-H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H331-H314-H318-H227 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P234-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: THIOLACTIC ACID
EINECSNumber	201-206-5
RTECSNumber	UF5250000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only