tert-Octyl mercaptan
Agent Name
tert-Octyl mercaptan
CAS Number
141-59-3
Formula
C8-H18-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentanethiol; 2-Pentanethiol, 2,4,4-trimethyl-; T-Octyl mercaptan; terc. Oktanthiol [Czech]; tert-Octanethiol; tert-Octylmercaptan; UN3023; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lubricant additive and polymer modifier; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; Very toxic to the CNS--can cause coma, convulsions, and death; In animal experiments, death is preceded by CNS depression and respiratory failure; [HSDB] See "THIOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.93 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 300 mg/m3/4H
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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