Chemical Name: 1-Propanethiol
CAS No.: 107-03-9
Molecular Fomula: C3H8S
Molecular weight: 76.16
Appearance: colorless liquid
Assay????99.0%
1-Propanethiol CAS 107-03-9
Description
1-Propanethiol Quick Details
Chemical Name: 1-Propanethiol
CAS No.: 107-03-9
Molecular Fomula: C3H8S
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 76.16
Appearance: colorless liquid
Assay????99.0%
1-Propanethiol?Typical Properties
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Assay | ??99.0% |
| Water | ??0.1% |
Product Description:
1-Propanethiol, also known as n-propyl mercaptan, is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic strong, offensive odor, often described as rotten cabbage or skunk-like. It belongs to the class of thiols, which are sulfur analogs of alcohols. Due to the presence of the highly reactive sulfhydryl (-SH) group, 1-Propanethiol is a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in various organic synthesis reactions.
It is sparingly soluble in water but readily miscible with most organic solvents. Despite its strong odor, its reactivity makes it valuable in the synthesis of a wide range of sulfur-containing organic compounds.
Key Applications:
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Organic Synthesis:?Primarily used as a chemical intermediate for introducing the n-propylthio group into other organic molecules. It is a precursor in the synthesis of various sulfur-containing compounds.
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Agrochemicals:?Employed in the manufacture of certain pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
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Pharmaceuticals:?Used as a building block in the synthesis of some pharmaceutical active ingredients and their precursors.
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Odorant:?Due to its extremely pungent odor, it can be used in very small quantities as an odorant for natural gas (though less common than ethyl mercaptan or tert-butyl mercaptan) or as a warning agent in industrial settings.
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Flotation Reagent:?Can be used in mineral processing as a flotation reagent for certain metallic ores.
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Research & Development:?Used in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new synthetic routes and studying sulfur chemistry.
Packaging and Shipping?
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Storage
The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; stored separately from acids, oxidants and food additives.