2-(Methylthio)ethanol, 99%

Description

CAS: 5271-38-5 | C3H8OS | 92.16 g/mol

2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.

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Applications
2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.

Solubility
Not miscible in water.

Notes
Do not store together with acids. Store away from Oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5271-38-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H8OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00002908
• InChI Key: WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylthio ethanol, methylthioethanol, ethanol, 2-methylthio, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide, 2-methylmercaptoethanol, 2-methylsulfanyl ethanol, 2-methylsulfanyl-ethanol, beta-hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide, 2-methylthioethanol
• PubChem CID: 78925
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63861
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylsulfanylethanol
• SMILES: CSCCO

• Density: 1.06
• Boiling Point: 169°C to 171°C
• Flash Point: 70°C (158°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Refractive Index: 1.4944
• Linear Formula: CH₃S(CH₂)₂OH
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3334
• Beilstein: 1731081
• Solubility Information: Not miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 92.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-(Methylthio)ethanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H332-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AVIATION REGULATED LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	226-090-3
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only