1-Phenylethyl mercaptan, 98%

Description

CAS: 6263-65-6 | C8H10S | 138.228 g/mol

The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.

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Applications
The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Solubility in ethanol.

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, air.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6263-65-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H10S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.228
• MDL Number: MFCD00053515
• InChI Key: QZZBJCFNHPYNKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1-phenylethyl mercaptan, benzenemethanethiol, .alpha.-methyl, +/--1-phenylethylmercaptan, 1-phenylethane-1-thiol, phenylethanethiol, benzenemethanethiol, alpha-methyl, 1-phenyl ethanethiol, 1-phenyl-ethanethiol, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 1-phenylethylmercaptan
• PubChem CID: 141850
• IUPAC Name: 1-phenylethanethiol
• SMILES: CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)S

• Density: 1.021
• Flash Point: 76°C (169°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.558
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Solubility in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 138.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Phenylethyl mercaptan

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H227-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only