Benzyl mercaptan, 99%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAB2008136	500 g
AAB2008114	25 g
AAB2008122	100 g

Catalog No. AAB2008136 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. B2008136

Description

CAS: 100-53-8 | C7H8S | 124.20 g/mol

A common laboratory alkylthiol, which can be used as a source of thiol function. It also finds it uses as an odorant, synthetic flavor, and as a bacteriostat.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A common laboratory alkylthiol, which can be used as a source of thiol function. It also finds it uses as an odorant, synthetic flavor, and as a bacteriostat.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-53-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H8S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.20
• MDL Number: MFCD00004867,MFCD00801588,MFCD01863867
• InChI Key: UENWRTRMUIOCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl mercaptan, benzenemethanethiol, benzylthiol, alpha-toluenethiol, thiobenzyl alcohol, benzyl hydrosulfide, alpha-toluolthiol, benzylhydrosulfide, phenylmethyl mercaptan, benzylmercaptan
• PubChem CID: 7509
• IUPAC Name: phenylmethanethiol
• SMILES: SCC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -30°C
• Density: 1.053
• Boiling Point: 194°C to 195°C
• Flash Point: 70°C (158°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Assay Percent Range: 0.99
• Refractive Index: 1.576
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 605864
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9322
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 124.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl mercaptan

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H319-H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H330-H227-H302 Fatal if inhaled. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P312-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	202-862-5
RTECSNumber	XT8650000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Air Sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only