1,8-Octanedithiol
Agent Name
1,8-Octanedithiol
CAS Number
1191-62-4
Formula
C8-H18-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,8-Dimercaptooctane; 1,8-Octamethylenedithiol; Octamethylene dimercaptan; Octane-1,8-dithiol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiols
Description
Liquid with odor of "stench"; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful if swallowed; Inhalation can cause CNS effects; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
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