Ethyl isothiocyanate, 97%

Description

CAS: 542-85-8 | C3H5NS | 87.14 g/mol

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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
It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Reacts with water. Soluble in chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons. Miscible in ethanol and ether.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from alcohols, amines, water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 542-85-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H5NS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 87.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004820
• InChI Key: HBNYJWAFDZLWRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl isothiocyanate, ethane, isothiocyanato, ethyl mustard oil, ethylisothiocyanate, isothiocyanic acid, ethyl ester, unii-3284mj2t8p, ccris 7323, ethylisothio-cyanate, isothiocyanato-ethane
• PubChem CID: 10966
• ChEBI: CHEBI:85098
• IUPAC Name: isothiocyanatoethane
• SMILES: CCN=C=S

• Melting Point: -6°C
• Density: 0.995
• Boiling Point: 130°C to 132°C
• Flash Point: 32°C (89°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.511
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2929
• Beilstein: 1737705
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive; May form a precipitate
• Merck Index: 14,3815
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water. Soluble in chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons. Miscible in ethanol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 87.14
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl isothiocyanate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H334-H314-H318-H226 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	208-831-2
RTECSNumber	NX8590000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only