D008623Level 5

Mercaptoethanol

**Definition:** A water-soluble thiol derived from hydrogen sulfide and ethanol. It is used as a reducing agent for disulfide bonds and to protect sulfhydryl groups from oxidation.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.375.534 - D02.886.489.409

**Synonyms:** - 2-Mercaptoethanol - 2-ME

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