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(R)-1-Phenylethanethiol

(R)-1-Phenylethanethiol Structural

What is (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol?

Chemical properties

(+/–)-1-Phenylethylmercaptan has a characteristic meat-like, pungent odor.

Occurrence

The isomer 2-phenylethanethiole is reportedly present in mushroom and fermented shrimp and fish paste (trassi).

The Uses of (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol

The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Phenylethane-1-thiol is a member of benzenes.

Synthesis

No information was found on the synthesis of 1-phenylethylmercaptan, but its isomer, 2-phenylethanethiol, was prepared from (2-bromoethyl)benzene.

Properties of (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol

Melting point: 58-59 °C
Boiling point: 83-84 °C(Press: 14 Torr)
Density  1.021
FEMA  4061 | (+/-)-1-PHENYLETHYLMERCAPTAN
Flash point: 76°(169°F)
refractive index  1.5580
pka 10.12±0.10(Predicted)
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous floral tropical meaty
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water. Solubility in ethanol.
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 1665
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenemethanethiol, .alpha.-methyl- (6263-65-6)

Safety information for (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H312:Acute toxicity,dermal
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
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.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol

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