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2-(Methylthio)ethanol

99%

Synonym(s):

2-(Methylmercapto)ethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide

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Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
5271-38-5
Molecular Weight:
92.16
Beilstein:
1731081
EC Number:
226-090-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002908
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24853568
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.4930 (lit.)

bp

169-171 °C (lit.)

density

1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CSCCO

InChI

1S/C3H8OS/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

The transient absorption spectrum formed on reaction of H atoms and OH radicals with an aqueous solution of 2-(methylthio)ethanol was studied.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

158.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

70 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Structure?reactivity studies on? OH radical reaction with substituted dialkyl sulfides.
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