1-Hexadecanethiol
Agent Name
1-Hexadecanethiol
Alternative Name
Cetylmercaptan
CAS Number
2917-26-2
Formula
C16-H34-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Cetyl mercaptan; Hexadecanethiol-1; n-Hexadecanethiol; Hexadecyl mercaptan; Cetylmercaptan; [NIOSH]
Category
Thiols
Description
Colorless liquid or solid (below 64-68 degrees F) with a strong odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
"1-Hexadecanethiol is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis; in synthetic rubber processing; in surface-active agents; as a polymerization conditioner; and as a corrosion inhibitor.(4,6)" [CHEMINFO]
Comments
See "THIOLS";
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point =102 deg C;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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