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Methyl mercaptoacetate, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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 |
Density | 1.163 |
Boiling Point | 148°C to 149°C |
Flash Point | 56°C (132°F) |
Odor | Stench |
Linear Formula | HSCH2COOCH3 |
Refractive Index | 1.466 |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1228 |
Beilstein | 506259 |
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