• Name

  2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol

• EINECS 230-854-1
• CAS No. 7341-17-5
• Article Data9
• CAS DataBase
• Density 0.835 g/cm³
• Solubility
• Melting Point -40 °C
• Formula C₈H₁₈S
• Boiling Point 188.4 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 146.297
• Flash Point 55.7 °C
• Transport Information UN 3336 3
• Appearance colorless or yellowish transparent liquid
• Safety 26-36/37
• Risk Codes 36-43-52/53
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol;2-Ethylhexylmercaptan;
• PSA 38.80000
• LogP 3.13260

2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol Chemical Properties

The Molecular formula of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol(7341-17-5): C₈H₁₈S
The Molecular Weight of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol(7341-17-5): 146.29
Molecular Structure: 
EINECS: 230-854-1
Boiling Point: 188.4 °C at 760 mmHg 
Flash Point: 55.7 °C 
Index of Refraction: 1.449 
Molar Refractivity: 46.96 cm³ 
Molar Volume: 175 cm³ 
Polarizability: 18.61 10^-24 cm³ 
Surface Tension: 27.1 dyne/cm 
Density: 0.835 g/cm³ 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.72 kJ/mol 
Vapour Pressure: 0.827 mmHg at 25°C 
IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexane-1-thiol
Synonyms: 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANETHIOL;2-ethylhexane-1-thiol;2-Ethylhexane-1-Thiol95%/99%;2-ETHYLHEXANETHIOL;2-ETHYLHEXYLMERCAPTAN;1-Hexanethiol, 2-ethyl-;2-Ethylhexan-1-thiol;2-ETHYL-1-HEXANETHIO;

2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol Uses

2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol Safety Profile

The Hazard Codes of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol(7341-17-5):  Xi
The Risk Statements information of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol(7341-17-5):
36:  Irritating to the eyes 
43:  May cause sensitization by skin contact 
52/53:  Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
The Safety Statements information of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanethiol(7341-17-5):
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
36/37:  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 
RIDADR: UN 3336 3/PG 3