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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium methanethiolate

technical, ≥90% (RT)

Synonym(s):

Methanethiol sodium salt, Sodium thiomethoxide

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Linear Formula:
CH3SNa
CAS Number:
5188-07-8
Molecular Weight:
70.09
Beilstein:
3592983
EC Number:
225-969-9
MDL number:
MFCD00174316
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57652357
NACRES:
NA.22
form:
solid
Assay:
≥90% (RT)

grade

technical

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥90% (RT)

form

solid

SMILES string

[Na+].C[S-]

InChI

1S/CH4S.Na/c1-2;/h2H,1H3;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

RMBAVIFYHOYIFM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Other Notes

Strong nucleophile used for the synthesis of methyl aryl sulfides from halo-arenes; Alkanethiolates are efficient reagents for SN2 dealkylation of esters and aryl ethers

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H228,H301,H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Sol. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

Storage Class Code

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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