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8.22063

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Hexadecanethiol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1-Hexadecanethiol, Cetyl mercaptan, Hexadecyl mercaptan

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15SH
CAS Number:
2917-26-2
Molecular Weight:
258.51
MDL number:
MFCD00011677
UNSPSC Code:
12352105
EC Index Number:
220-846-6
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥88.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

260 °C

mp

18-20 °C

transition temp

flash point 102 °C

density

0.85 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C16H34S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3

InChI key

ORTRWBYBJVGVQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 88.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.845 - 0.850
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

215.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

102 °C

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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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