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Hexadecanethiol

Synonym(s):1-Hexadecanethiol;Cetyl mercaptan;Cetyl mercaptan, Hexadecyl mercaptan;Hexadecyl mercaptan;Mercaptan C16

  • CAS NO.:2917-26-2
  • Empirical Formula: C16H34S
  • Molecular Weight: 258.51
  • MDL number: MFCD00011677
  • EINECS: 220-846-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03
Hexadecanethiol Structural

What is Hexadecanethiol?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless liquid or white to pale yellow

The Uses of Hexadecanethiol

1-Hexadecanethiol is used in the study of nanoparticles and self-assembled monolayers. It is also used to prepare thiol-functionalized 1.5 nm gold nanoparticles via a ligand exchange process with triphenylphosphine-stabilized nanoparticles and in the formation of hydrophobic self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Due to the length of the alkane chain, the resulting monolayer is highly ordered. 1-Hexadecanethiol is also employed in different fields such as biomedicine, chemical industry, also used in electroplating industry and chemical auxiliaries.

The Uses of Hexadecanethiol

Intermediate, synthetic-rubber processing, surface-active agent, corrosion inhibitor.

The Uses of Hexadecanethiol

1-Hexadecanethiol has been used in the preparation of cholesterol-PIE12-trimer and alkyl-PIE12-trimer (PIE12-trimer = protease-resistant trimeric D-peptide inhibitor). It may be used for the functionalization of silver nanowires.

What are the applications of Application

1-Hexadecanethiol is used in the study of nanoparticles and self-assembled monolayers

General Description

Colorless liquid or white solid (below 19° C) with a strong unpleasant odor. Density (as liquid at 25°C) 0.83 g cm-3.

Reactivity Profile

Hexadecanethiol Class IIIB is non-flammable but combustible (flash point exceeds 200°F). Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases, alkali metals, and nitric acid. Can react with water, steam or acids to produce toxic and flammable vapors. Reacts violently with powerful oxidizing agents such as calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2) to generate SOx. Reacts with hydrides to form flammable H2 gas; reacts with halogenated hydrocarbons to yield hydrogen halides. Reacts exothermically with aldehydes. Emits toxic compounds of sulfur when when heated to decomposition.

Properties of Hexadecanethiol

Melting point: 18-20 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 184-191 °C7 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  0.84 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  <0.1 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.462(lit.)
Flash point: 215 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  Liquid or Waxy Solid
pka 10.49±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity 0.847 (20/4℃)
color  Clear colorless or white to pale-yellow
Water Solubility  INSOLUBLE
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
BRN  1748495
CAS DataBase Reference 2917-26-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1-Hexadecanethiol(2917-26-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Hexadecanethiol (2917-26-2)

Safety information for Hexadecanethiol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H320:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Hexadecanethiol

InChIKey ORTRWBYBJVGVQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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