mercaptoethanol

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Synonyms: 2-mercaptoethanol, 2 mercaptoethanol

Antonyms: 2-mercaptoethanol, 2 mercaptoethanol

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A compound of [[ethanol]] with a [[thiol]] group, often specifically 2-mercaptoethanol, which is used in various [[organic chemistry]] applications including protein [[denaturation]]

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