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MERCAPTOETHANE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H5SH
formula, see observation
C2H6S
formula, see observation
CH3CH2SH
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-SH
formula, see observation
75-08-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid with a penetrating, persistent odor (skunk) which is slightly soluble in water, is soluble in alcohol, ether, petroleum naphtha, and is used as a LPG odorant, an adhesive stabilizer, and a chemical intermediate.

OBS

ethanethiol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethyl mercaptan: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C2H5SH or C2H6S or CH3CH2SH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H5SH
formula, see observation
C2H6S
formula, see observation
CH3CH2SH
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-SH
formula, see observation
75-08-1
CAS number
OBS

éthanethiol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

éthylmercaptan : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C2H5SH ou C2H6S ou CH3CH2SH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H5SH
formula, see observation
C2H6S
formula, see observation
CH3CH2SH
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-SH
formula, see observation
75-08-1
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro de olor penetrante, poco soluble en agua, soluble en alcohol, éter, petróleo y nafta. Inflamable. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación.

OBS

Fórmula química: C2H5SH o C2H6S o CH3CH2SH

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