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328375

1-Mercapto-2-propanol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2SH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.16
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Number:
213-946-6
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.486 (lit.)

bp

58-60 °C/17 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.048 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(O)CS

InChI

1S/C3H8OS/c1-3(4)2-5/h3-5H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

FETFXNFGOYOOSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1-Mercapto-2-propanol is a chain transferring agent that is the sixth series of hydrogen bonded 1,2-propanols which can be used to form polymeric chains with low molecular weight and short chain length.

Application

1-Mercapto-2-propanol can be used as a self-assembled monolayer on the gold surfaces with potential use in electrochemical applications. It may also be used as a chiral agent which can be used in the chemical analysis of enantiomers.


Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

145.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

63 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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