2-Methylthiophene, 98%

Description

CAS: 554-14-3 | C5H6S | 98.163 g/mol

2-Methylthiophene, is used as a flavoring agent that naturally occurs in grilled and roasted beef, papaya, cooked shrimp, whiskey, and in trace amounts in roasted chicken;

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Applications
2-Methylthiophene, is used as a flavoring agent that naturally occurs in grilled and roasted beef, papaya, cooked shrimp, whiskey, and in trace amounts in roasted chicken;

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 554-14-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H6S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.163
• MDL Number: MFCD00005451
• InChI Key: XQQBUAPQHNYYRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: thiophene, 2-methyl, 2-methyl thiophene, thiophene, methyl, alpha-methylthiophene, ccris 2936, 2-methyl-thiophene, unii-7115jap77a, 2-methylthiacyclopentadiene, a-thiotolene, pubchem5204
• PubChem CID: 11126
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylthiophene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CS1

• Melting Point: -63°C
• Density: 1.017
• Boiling Point: 112°C to 114°C
• Flash Point: 7°C (44°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.52
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 103734
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 98.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylthiophene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H332-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H332 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-063-0
RTECSNumber	XM9625000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only