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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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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
Specifications
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% |
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Safety and Handling


- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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