1-Hexanethiol
Agent Name
1-Hexanethiol
CAS Number
111-31-9
Formula
C6-H14-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hexanethiol; 1-Hexylthiol; 1-Mercaptohexane; Hexanethiol; Hexyl mercaptan; Hexylthiol; n-Hexyl mercaptan; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiols
Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor;[NIOSH]
Comments
See "THIOLS";
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Odor Threshold Low
2.44 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,080 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 20 deg C;
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.