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C6H5-CH2-SH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5CH2SH
formula, see observation
C6H5-CH2-SH
formula, see observation
DEF

A colorless liquid, soluble in alcohol and carbon disulfide, used as an odorant and for flavoring.

CONT

Benzyl thiol ... Properties : ... flash p 158F (70C) ... strong odor; combustible .... Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; irritant to tissue.

CONT

Thiobenzyl alcohol ... An artificial coffee flavor.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C6H5CH2SH or C6H5-CH2-SH

Key term(s)
  • alpha-toluenethiol
  • α-toluenethiol
  • toluence-alpha-thiol
  • toluence-α-thiol
  • α-toluene thiol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5CH2SH
formula, see observation
C6H5-CH2-SH
formula, see observation
DEF

Liquide incolore, toxique, combustible, d'odeur forte, miscible à l'alcool. Ârome artificiel de café.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C6H5CH2SH ou C6H5-CH2-SH.

Key term(s)
  • toluene-alpha-thiol
  • toluene-α-thiol

Spanish

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