2-Mercaptoethanol Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Beta-Mercaptoethanol
- BME
- 2-Hydroxyethyl Mercaptan
- Ethanol, 2-Mercapto-
2-Mercaptoethanol supplier for laboratories, polymer producers and specialty chemical manufacturers in Malaysia. Also called beta-mercaptoethanol or BME, this clear liquid combines alcohol and thiol functionality and is purchased to a defined laboratory or industrial specification.
Molecular biology grades are selected for protein sample preparation and electrophoresis buffers, while laboratory reagent grades support analytical work and small-scale synthesis. Technical grades serve as chemical intermediates, chain-transfer agents and ingredients in named process formulations.
In biochemical work, BME is used to disrupt disulphide bonds under a laboratory's established method. Polymer and chemical plants use it where the process calls for molecular-weight control, organosulphur synthesis or a formulated corrosion-control component.
Send the required grade, target specification, quantity, application and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 60-24-2
- Grade
- molecular biology, reagent, technical
- Appearance
- clear colourless liquid with a strong characteristic mercaptan odour
2-Mercaptoethanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular biology grade 2-mercaptoethanol | clear liquid reagent | — | Reducing agent for protein sample preparation, electrophoresis buffers and other laboratory workflows that specify beta-mercaptoethanol or BME. Quote against the laboratory's required grade and quality limits. | The required laboratory pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Laboratory reagent grade 2-mercaptoethanol | clear liquid reagent | — | General analytical work, method development and small-scale chemical synthesis where the protocol names 2-mercaptoethanol and sets its own purity or test requirements. | The required pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Technical grade 2-mercaptoethanol | bulk liquid chemical intermediate | — | Industrial synthesis, polymerisation control and process formulations that specify 2-mercaptoethanol as a chain-transfer agent, chemical building block or corrosion-control ingredient. | The required industrial pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy 2-Mercaptoethanol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for 2-Mercaptoethanol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | 2-mercaptoethanol, CAS 60-24-2 | — |
| Physical form | liquid at ambient temperature | — |
| Appearance | clear and colourless | — |
| Odour | strong characteristic mercaptan odour | — |
| Common grade controls | assay, water, colour and residue limits confirmed against the required molecular biology, reagent or technical specification | — |
2-Mercaptoethanol applications
Safety and handling
Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated handling area away from heat and incompatible materials. Prevent skin contact and vapour exposure, contain spills promptly, and follow the safety data sheet and site controls for the grade supplied. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about 2-Mercaptoethanol
Are 2-mercaptoethanol, beta-mercaptoethanol and BME the same chemical?
Yes. Beta-mercaptoethanol and BME are common names for 2-mercaptoethanol, identified by CAS 60-24-2. A laboratory protocol may use the abbreviation, while an industrial specification may use the full chemical name.
How do molecular biology, reagent and technical grades differ?
They are the same chemical identity but are supplied against different quality requirements. Molecular biology material is intended for sensitive biochemical workflows, reagent grade supports analytical and synthesis work, and technical grade is directed at industrial processing. Send the applicable specification rather than relying on the grade name alone.
What is 2-mercaptoethanol used for in a laboratory?
It is widely used as a reducing reagent in protein sample preparation and electrophoresis buffers, where it disrupts disulphide bonds. It also appears in analytical methods and small-scale synthesis. The exact concentration and procedure come from the laboratory's validated method, not from the supply page.
Why is 2-mercaptoethanol used in polymer production?
Selected resin and polymer formulations use it as a chain-transfer agent to influence polymer-chain growth and molecular weight. Suitability depends on the process chemistry, so the enquiry should identify the polymer system, grade and quality limits required.
What handling information should accompany a 2-mercaptoethanol enquiry?
State the intended use, site pack preference and any document requirements. 2-Mercaptoethanol has a strong characteristic mercaptan odour and requires controlled handling, so buyers should assess the safety data sheet for the quoted grade within their own storage and operating procedures.
What details are needed for a 2-mercaptoethanol price quotation?
Provide the grade, target specification, quantity, application and delivery location. Include the preferred packing and documentation needs so availability, route, timing and commercial terms can be confirmed in a quotation with a stated validity period.