2-Mercaptoethanol is a kind of organic compounds,transparent,colorlessliquid with special smell,toxicflammable,solublein water and various organic solvents such as alcohols and ether. Its boiling point is157C,and its flashing point is 73.9C.
2-Mercaptoethanol is mainly used as polypropylene,polyvinylchloride (PVC),poly (acrylate polymer synthesis of catalyst, crosslinking agent and resin curing agent,isthe production of dyes and pesticide intermediates,pharmaceuticalindustry and chemical industry raw materials,rubberadditives,textile,paintand other industries,alsocan do the metal corrosion inhibitor and passivation agent.