2-Mercaptopropionic acid CAS#: 79-42-5; ChemWhat Code: 36652
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-Mercaptopropionic acid |
| Synonyms | THIOLACTIC ACID;PROPANOIC ACID, 2-MERCAPTO-;2-mercapto-propanoicaci;2-mercaptopropanoicacid;2-mercapto-Propanoicacid;2-mercapto-propionicaci;2-Sulfanylpropanoic acid;2-Thiolactic acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 79-42-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 106.14 |
| EINECS | 201-206-5 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 10-14 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 102 °C16 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.196 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 3180 | 2-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID |
| Flash Point | 190 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear Colorless to slightly yellow |
| PH | 2 (H2O, 20℃)(undiluted) |
| Water Solubility | MISCIBLE |
| Merck | 14,9340 |
| BRN | 506218 |
| InChIKey | PMNLUUOXGOOLSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Mercaptopropanoic acid(79-42-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-(79-42-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| R Phrase | 34-22 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37/39-45-25 |
| RIDADR | UN 2936 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UF5250000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| HS Code | 29309070 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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