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2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfide

97%

Synonym(s):

2-(Methylthio)ethyl chloride, Hemisulfur mustard

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Linear Formula:
ClCH2CH2SCH3
CAS Number:
542-81-4
Molecular Weight:
110.61
Beilstein:
1731033
EC Number:
208-828-6
MDL number:
MFCD00000978
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854574
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.496 (lit.)

bp

55-56 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CSCCCl

InChI

1S/C3H7ClS/c1-5-3-2-4/h2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

MYFKLQFBFSHBPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfide is a monofunctional chemical analog of sulfur mustard and has been used to study the potential of 2,6-dithiopurine as an antagonist of sulfur mustard.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1A - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

107.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

42 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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