Sodium methanethiolate
Agent Name
Sodium methanethiolate
CAS Number
5188-07-8
Formula
C-H4-S.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Methyl mercaptan sodium salt; Sodium thiomethylate; Methanethiol, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus] NaMeSH; [EPA ChAMP: Submission] Sodium MeSH; [EPA - TSCATS] UN2921
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
Colorless liquid; [EPA ChAMP: Submission] Light brown solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Strong offensive odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make large scale and fine chemicals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Changes of the blood, spleen (hematopoiesis and hemosiderosis), and liver (hematopoiesis) observed in oral study of rats at 45 mg/kg/day; No evidence of reproductive or developmental toxicity; [EPA - TSCATS] A severe skin irritant; Causes somnolence, dyspnea, and other gastrointestinal changes in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Reacts with water evolving methanethiol gas; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methyl mercaptan."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.08E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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