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Ethyl Mercaptan
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Ethyl Mercaptan is a volatile organosulfur compound primarily used as an odorant for natural gas and as a chemical intermediate in synthesis. It is identified by CAS number 75-08-1. Molekula supplies Ethyl Mercaptan from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038666
- CAS Number
- 75-08-1
- IUPAC Name
- ethanethiol
- EC Number
- 200-837-3
- Exact Mass
- 62.019
- SMILES
- CCS
- InChIKey
- DNJIEGIFACGWOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H6S/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
- PubChem CID
- 6343
Synonyms
- Aethanethiol
- Aethylmercaptan
- Ethanethiol
- Ethyl hydrosulfide
- Ethyl sulfhydrate
- Ethyl thioalcohol
- Etilmercaptano
- Mercaptoethane
- Thioethanol
- Thioethyl alcohol
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Odour
- Leek-like odor
- Melting Point
- -144.4 °C
- Boiling Point
- 35 °C
- Density
- 0.839 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- Slightly soluble in water
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in alcohol, ether, petroleum naphtha
- Vapour Pressure
- 58.9 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.431
- pKa
- Pka = 10.61
Source: PubChem CID 6343 (HSDB, ICSC, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethyl Mercaptan used for?
Ethyl Mercaptan is primarily used as an odorant for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas to allow for easy leak detection.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ethyl Mercaptan?
The chemical formula is C2H6S and it has a molecular weight of 62.13 g/mol.
How should Ethyl Mercaptan be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames, ensuring the container is kept tightly closed.
What grade of Ethyl Mercaptan is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity grades and specifications available for your specific requirements.
Can Molekula supply Ethyl Mercaptan in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Ethyl Mercaptan in various quantities, from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.