2-Mercaptoethanol
Chemical compound
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2-Mercaptoethanol is the chemical compound with the formula HOCH₂CH₂SH. ME or βME, as it is commonly abbreviated, is used to reduce disulfide bonds and can act as a biological antioxidant by scavenging hydroxyl radicals. Wikipedia
Molar mass: 78.13 g/mol
Density: 1.11 g/cm³
IUPAC ID: 2-Sulfanylethan-1-ol
Formula: C2H6OS
Boiling point: 314.6°F (157°C)
Soluble in: Water
Melting point: -148°F (-100°C)