2-mercaptoethanol is used to cleave disulfide linkages prior to protein electrophoresis. Triple distilled to remove impurities and stored under nitrogen.

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cooled, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. Protect from physical damage. Isolate from incompatible materials. Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Transfer methods should avoid static sparks. Use explosion proof ventilation.

• Ultra-pure
• Stringent quality control
• Molecular Weight 78.1
• Purity > 98%
• Water < 0.5%
• Molarity 14.2
• Colour < 30 APHA (0.5M solution)
• Meta-hydroxy-diethyldisulfide < 0.5%