2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
UNII 14R9K67URN

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 2-mercaptoethanol, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 14R9K67URN.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 60-24-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
14R9K67URN
CAS Registry Number
60-24-2
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
14R9K67URN
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C2H6OS
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
SCCO

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 2-mercaptoethanol. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

1-ETHANOL-2-THIOL
2-MERCAPTOETHANOL [MI]
MONOTHIOETHYLENE GLYCOL
MONOTHIOGLYCOL
THIOETHYLENE GLYCOL
THIOGLYCOL

Systematic Nomenclature

.BETA.-HYDROXYETHANETHIOL
.BETA.-HYDROXYETHYLMERCAPTAN
1-HYDROXY-2-MERCAPTOETHANE
2-HYDROXYETHANETHIOL
2-HYDROXYETHYL MERCAPTAN
2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
BETA-HYDROXYETHANETHIOL
ETHANOL, 2-MERCAPTO-
HYDROXYETHYL MERCAPTAN
MERCAPTOETHANOL

Technical Codes

FEMA NO. 4582
NSC-3723

NDC Products Containing 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: