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N-AMYLMERCAPTAN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C5H11SH
formula, see observation
C5H12S
formula, see observation
DEF

A mixture of isomers appearing as a water-white to light yellow liquid derived by mixing amyl bromide and potassium hydrosulfide in alcohol used in the synthesis of organic sulfur compounds and as a chief constituent of odorant used in gas lines to locate leaks.

OBS

pentane-1-thiol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

n-amyl mercaptan: The letter "n" preceding the word "amyl" appears in italics and is the abbreviation for "normal".

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H11SH or C5H12S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H11SH
formula, see observation
C5H12S
formula, see observation
OBS

pentane-1-thiol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

n-amylmercaptan : La lettre «n» initiale s'écrit en italique et constitue l'abréviation de «normal».

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H11SH ou C5H12S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H11SH
formula, see observation
C5H12S
formula, see observation
DEF

Mezcla de varios isómeros. Líquido incoloro, transparente o amarillo claro. Olor fuerte. Peligroso riesgo de incendio. Tóxico por vía inhalatoria.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H11SH o C5H12S

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