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Methyl mercaptoacetate, 95%
Description
Methyl thioglycolate was used in the preparation of 3-carbomethoxy-4- oxotetrahydrothiopyran, 2- and 4-carbomethoxy-3-oxotetrahydrothiophene. It is used to prepare methyl thioglycolate and aminoethanethiol conjugated gold nanorods.
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Methyl thioglycolate was used in the preparation of 3-carbomethoxy-4- oxotetrahydrothiopyran, 2- and 4-carbomethoxy-3-oxotetrahydrothiophene. It is used to prepare methyl thioglycolate and aminoethanethiol conjugated gold nanorods.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (40 g/L at 20°C)
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and air.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -3°C |
| Boiling Point | 148°C to 149°C |
| Flash Point | 56°C (132°F) |
| Odor | Stench |
| Linear Formula | HSCH2COOCH3 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1228 |
| Beilstein | 506259 |
| Formula Weight | 106.14 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl mercaptoacetate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl mercaptoacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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