Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate is a click chemistry reagent used in the modification of oxazolines using thiol-ene click modification. It also has implications for self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). It is used in the colorimetric detection of mercury(II) in a high-salinity solution using gold nanoparticles.

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Applications
Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate is a click chemistry reagent used in the modification of oxazolines using thiol-ene click modification. It also has implications for self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). It is used in the colorimetric detection of mercury(II) in a high-salinity solution using gold nanoparticles.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2935-90-2
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.166
• MDL Number: MFCD00004895
• InChI Key: LDTLDBDUBGAEDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl 3-mercaptopropionate, propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, methyl ester, 3-mercaptopropionic acid methyl ester, methyl mercaptopropionate, methyl3-mercaptopropionate, methyl 3-mercaptopropanoate, propionic acid, 3-mercapto-, methyl ester, unii-v920f0bcrz, methyl-3-mercaptopropionate, v920f0bcrz
• PubChem CID: 18050
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-sulfanylpropanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCS

• Density: 1.085
• Boiling Point: 164°C
• Flash Point: 60°C (140°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.463
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1228
• Beilstein: 1742952
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 120.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only