1-Octanethiol
Agent Name
1-Octanethiol
CAS Number
111-88-6
Formula
C8-H18-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Mercaptooctane; 1-Octylthiol; Octane-1-thiol; Octyl mercaptan; Octylmercaptan; Octylthiol; n-Octanethiolate; n-Octyl mercaptan; n-Octylmercaptan; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiols
Description
Water-white liquid with a mild odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and polymerization; [Hawley]]
Comments
May irritate or burn skin and eyes; "Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation." [CAMEO] An eye irritant; Absorption of large amounts by ingestion or inhalation could produce CNS depression and convulsions. Workers avoid because of obnoxious smell. [CHEMINFO] See "THIOLS";
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.425 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 953 ppm/ 4h
Explanatory Notes
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 69 deg C; VP from HSDB;
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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