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2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is used for detection of the equivalence point in volumetry (complexometry) and for concentration determinations in colorimetry. It is also used for the photometric determination of gold, cadmium, copper, lead and palladium. Further, it is used as a metalworking fluid, antifreeze, grease, anticorrosive agent, and adhesive. It acts as an antibacterial and antifungal. It is also employed in the rubber industry as a vulcanization accelerator. It inhibits dopamine beta-hydroxylase and biocorrosion in cooling systems, especially in the paper industry. In addition to this, it is used as a wood preservative and rubber additive.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is used for detection of the equivalence point in volumetry (complexometry) and for concentration determinations in colorimetry. It is also used for the photometric determination of gold, cadmium, copper, lead and palladium. Further, it is used as a metalworking fluid, antifreeze, grease, anticorrosive agent, and adhesive. It acts as an antibacterial and antifungal. It is also employed in the rubber industry as a vulcanization accelerator. It inhibits dopamine beta-hydroxylase and biocorrosion in cooling systems, especially in the paper industry. In addition to this, it is used as a wood preservative and rubber additive.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, alkali and alkaline solutions. Slightly soluble in acetone, naphtha and glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water and gasoline.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 178°C to 182°C |
| Density | 1.42 |
| Flash Point | 243°C (469°F) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| Beilstein | 119484 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,5868 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,diethyl ether,benzene,carbon tetrachloride,alkali and alkaline solutions; Slightly soluble in acetone,naphtha and glacial acetic acid; Insoluble in water and gasoline. |
| Formula Weight | 167.25 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
RUO – Research Use Only
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