Mercaptoethanol

A water-soluble thiol derived from hydrogen sulfide and ethanol. It is used as a reducing agent for disulfide bonds and to protect sulfhydryl groups from oxidation.

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.375.534, D02.886.489.409

MeSH Unique ID: D008623

Registry Number: 60-24-2

Entry Terms:

• 2-Mercaptoethanol
• 2 Mercaptoethanol
• 2-ME

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Alcohols
Ethanol
Mercaptoethanol

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Sulfur Compounds
Sulfhydryl Compounds
Mercaptoethanol