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2-Methylbenzenethiol , 97% , 137-06-4

Synonym(s):
o-Thiocresol;2-Methylbenzenethiol

CAS NO.:137-06-4

Empirical Formula: C7H8S

Molecular Weight: 124.2

MDL number: MFCD00004838

EINECS: 205-276-8

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 10-12 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 195 °C(lit.)
Density  1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA  3240 | O-TOLUENETHIOL
refractive index  n20/D 1.578(lit.)
Flash point: 147 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
form  Liquid
pka pK1:6.64 (25°C)
Specific Gravity 1.055
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. meaty sulfurous onion garlic egg rubber
Odor Type meaty
explosive limit 1.1%(V)
Water Solubility  insoluble
Sensitive  Stench
Merck  14,9325
JECFA Number 528
BRN  774068
LogP 2.98
CAS DataBase Reference 137-06-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzenethiol, 2-methyl-(137-06-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenethiol, 2-methyl- (137-06-4)

Description and Uses

2-Thiocresol performs a fungicidal and inhibitory activity against Histoplasma capsulatum. Reagent for molecular modeling and preparation of 4-hydroxy-5,6-dihydropyrones as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  37/38-41-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  26-39-36/37/39-23
RIDADR  2810
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  XT8750000
Hazard Note  Harmful/Irritant/Stench
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29309090
Hazardous Substances Data 137-06-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,100mg/kg (100mg/kg),National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689,

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