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M2172

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Thioglycerol

BioXtra, ≥97%

Synonym(s):

α-Monothioglycerol, α-Thioglycerol, 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
108.16
Beilstein:
1732046
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioXtra

Assay

≥97%

form

liquid

impurities

≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)

ign. residue

≤0.1%

refractive index

n20/D 1.527 (lit.)

bp

118 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

cation traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.0005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.02%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)CS

InChI

1S/C3H8O2S/c4-1-3(5)2-6/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

PJUIMOJAAPLTRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Thioglycerol stimulates the synthesis of porphyrin in aerobically growing Escherichia coli. It is an inhibitor of glycerol kinase activity in vitro and in situ.

Application

It has been used in a study to assess thiol-sensitive genes and promoters of Escherichia coli.

Preparation Note

This product is miscible in ethanol (1 ml/ml, 50%, v/v), yielding a clear, colorless solution. It is also miscible in water (0.1 M).

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

210.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

99 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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