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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Butanethiol

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Butyl mercaptan, Mercaptan C4

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3SH
CAS Number:
109-79-5
Molecular Weight:
90.19
Beilstein:
1730908
EC Number:
203-705-3
MDL number:
MFCD00004905
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854447

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

83 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.443 (lit.)

bp

98 °C (lit.)

mp

−116 °C (lit.)

density

0.842 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCS

InChI

1S/C4H10S/c1-2-3-4-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

WQAQPCDUOCURKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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1-Butanethiol, 99%

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

12 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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