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β-Mercaptoethanol Molecular biology grade

Assay (GC): min. 99 %
Code
A1108
CAS
60-24-2
Molecular Formula
C2H6OS
Molar mass
78.13 g/mol

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code packaging size price per unit box price per unit
Code & packaging Price per piece
A1108,0100
code
A1108,0100
packaging size
100 ml
price per unit
single $56,25
box price per unit
Refractive Index:
n20/D 1.5006
Physical Description:
Liquid
Product Code:
A1108
Product Name:
β-Mercaptoethanol Molecular biology grade
Specifications:
DNases/RNases/Proteases: not detectable
Assay (GC): min. 99 %
Identity (IR): passes test
Water (K.F.): max. 0.5 %
Hazard pictograms
  • GHS05 Hazard
  • GHS06 Hazard
  • GHS08 Hazard
  • GHS09 Hazard
UN:
2966
Class/PG:
6.1/II
ADR:
6.1/II
IMDG:
6.1/II
IATA:
6.1/II
WGK:
3
Storage:
2 - 8°C
Signal Word:
Danger
GHS Symbols:
GHS05
GHS06
GHS08
GHS09
H Phrases:
H301+H331
H310
H315
H317
H318
H361f
H373
H400
H411
P Phrases:
P280
P301+P310
P305+P351+P338
P321
P330
P361+P364
P405
P501
EINECS:
200-464-6
CS:
29309098
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FAQs

The molecular weight of guanidine thiocyanate is 118.16 g/mol.

What is the melting point of guanidine thiocyanate?

The melting point of guanidine thiocyanate is 118 °C.

What is the solubility of guanidine thiocyanate?

The solubility of guanidine thiocyanate is 1420 g/L at 20 °C (very soluble in water).

What is the pH of guanidine thiocyanate?

The pH of an aqueous solution of 1 M guanidine thiocyanate is between 5.0 and 7.0.

What are the safety indications for guanidine thiocyanate?

The indications according to the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labeling and Packaging) are: H302+H312+H332, H314, H412, EUH032; P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P362+P364, P405, P501. The symbols or pictograms according to GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) are: GHS05 and GHS07. Guanidine thiocyanate is for professional use only. For further information, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) by following this link https://www.itwreagents.com/download_file/sds/A1107/eu/sds_A1107_en.pdf.

Literature

(1) Keutmann, H.T. & Potts, I.T. (1969) Anal. Biochem. 29, 175-185. Improved recovery of methionine after acid hydrolysis using β-mercaptoethanol. (2) Roth, M. (1971) Anal. Chem. 43, 880-882. Fluorescence reaction of amino acids.