Description of 1-Heptanethiol

Detail of > 1639-09-4

• CAS Number:
• 1639-09-4
• Name:

• 1-Heptanethiol

• Formula:
• C7H16 S
• Molecular Structure:
• 
• Synonyms:
• 1-Heptylthiol;1-Mercaptoheptane; Heptyl mercaptan; Heptylthiol; NSC 71119; n-Heptanethiol;n-Heptyl mercaptan; n-Heptylthiol
• Molecular Weight:
• 132.29
• EINECS:
• 216-678-8
• Density:
• 0.862
• Melting Point:
• -43ºC
• Boiling Point:
• 173-176 ºC (765 mmHg)
• Flash Point:
• 115 ºF
• Solubility:
• Solubility in water: very poor
• Appearance:
• COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Risk Codes:
• R10   
• Safety:
• A poison. Toxic by inhalation. A flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SO_x. See also MERCAPTANS.Details
• Transport Information:
• UN 3336