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A5352012

3-Methyl-1-butanethiol , 97% , 541-31-1

Synonym(s):
Isoamyl mercaptan

CAS NO.:541-31-1

Empirical Formula: C5H12S

Molecular Weight: 104.21

MDL number: MFCD00004899

EINECS: 208-774-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -133.51°C
Boiling point: 120 °C
Density  0.835 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  41.4 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
FEMA  3858 | 3-METHYLBUTANETHIOL
refractive index  n20/D 1.4432(lit.)
Flash point: 65 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  soluble in Chloroform
pka 10.41±0.10(Predicted)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous onion green onion garlic
Odor Type sulfurous
Odor Threshold 0.00000077ppm
biological source synthetic
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 513
BRN  635659
Major Application flavors and fragrances
InChI 1S/C5H12S/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChIKey GIJGXNFNUUFEGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CCS
LogP 2.67
CAS DataBase Reference 541-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1-Butanethiol, 3-methyl-(541-31-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Butanethiol, 3-methyl- (541-31-1)

Description and Uses

3-Methyl-1-butanethiol, is a versatile organic building block in the synthesis of sulfur containnig pharmaceutical compounds. It is used in the synthesis of some poly(alkylene glycol dithiophosphates) with functional groups in the S-alkyl radical, possessing long-lasting anthelminthic and antibacterial properties. It is also shown to be one of the flavor components from beef, pork, and chicken

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  F,Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  11-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  16-26-36-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 1228 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29309090
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Liq. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Limited Quantities 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

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