2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one CAS: 26530-20-1

bp 

120°C

density 

1.04

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

Water Solubility 

<0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

26530-20-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

3(2H)-isothiazolone, 2-octyl-(26530-20-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 2-octyl-(26530-20-1)

Hazard Codes 

T;N,N,T

Risk Statements 

22-23/24-34-43-50/53

Safety Statements 

1/2-26-36/37/39-45-60-61

RIDADR 

2922

RTECS 

NX8156900

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

Chemical Properties

Light Yellow Oil

Usage

Fungicide. Antimicrobial agent

General Description

Clear dark amber liquid. Used as a fungicide.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one reacts as an isothiocyanate. Isothiocyanates are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat.

Fire Hazard

2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one is probably combustible.

Usage

Reagent used in the preparation of various biological inhibitors

Organic intermediate

Fungicide. Antimicrobial agent