Propanethiol

Propanethiol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Propane-1-thiol
Other names
n-Propylthiol
1-Propanethiol
Propan-1-thiol
Propyl mercaptan
Mercaptan C3
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.142
EC Number
  • 203-455-5
KEGG
UNII
UN number 2402
  • InChI=1S/C3H8S/c1-2-3-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
    Key: SUVIGLJNEAMWEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCS
Properties
C3H8S
Molar mass 76.16 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor cabbage-like
Density 0.84 g/mL
Melting point −113 °C (−171 °F; 160 K)
Boiling point 67 to 68 °C (153 to 154 °F; 340 to 341 K)
Slight
Vapor pressure 155 mmHg
Acidity (pKa) ~10.5
−58.5·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:[1]
Danger
H225, H302, H319
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501
Flash point −21 °C; −5 °F; 253 K
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none
REL (Recommended)
C 0.5 ppm (1.6 mg/m3) [15-minute]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Propanethiol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C3H8S. It belongs to the group of thiols. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, offensive odor. It is moderately toxic and is less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. It is used as a feedstock for insecticides. It is highly flammable and it gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Heating it will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.