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3-Methyl-2-butanethiol

  • CAS NO.:2084-18-6
  • Empirical Formula: C5H12S
  • Molecular Weight: 104.21
  • MDL number: MFCD00039648
  • EINECS: 218-223-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-15 17:50:29
3-Methyl-2-butanethiol Structural

What is 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol?

Description

3-Methyl-2-butanethiol has a repulsive, characteristic mercaptanlike odor. Prepared from isoamyl chloride and potassium sulfhydrate; also the corresponding sodium salt can be prepared from diisopentyl-disulfide and sodium metal in liquid ammonia.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; offensive odor.Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents.

Chemical properties

3-Methyl-1-butanethiol has a repulsive, characteristic mercaptan-like odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in cooked beef.

The Uses of 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol

Polymerization modifier, insecticide intermediate, vulcanization accelerator intermediate, nonionic surface-active agent.

Preparation

From isoamyl chloride and potassium sulfhydrate; also, the corresponding sodium salt can be prepared from diisopentyldisulfide and sodium metal in liquid ammonia.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol is an alkanethiol.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

Properties of 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol

Melting point: -109.95°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 109-112 °C(lit.)
Density  0.841 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.444(lit.)
FEMA  3304 | 3-METHYL-2-BUTANETHIOL
Flash point: 60 °F
form  liquid (estimate)
pka 10.85±0.10(Predicted)
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. repulsive beefy meaty
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 517
CAS DataBase Reference 2084-18-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Butanethiol, 3-methyl-(2084-18-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butanethiol, 3-methyl- (2084-18-6)

Safety information for 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol

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