2-Mercaptoethanol

2-Mercaptoethanol is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 60-24-2, with the molecular formula C₂H₆OS, and a molar mass of 78.14 g/mol.

The molecule contains 10 atoms connected by 9 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-sulfanylethanol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -0.2 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 21.2 Ų, 2 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Signal word: Danger

H301 — Toxic if swallowed

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

H310 — Fatal in contact with skin

H311 — Toxic in contact with skin

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H315 — Causes skin irritation

H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318 — Causes serious eye damage

H331 — Toxic if inhaled

H332 — Harmful if inhaled

H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

• 📊 PubChem CID 1567 — NIH
• 🔬 NIST WebBook — spectroscopy
• 💊 ChEMBL — bioactivity