| Identification | More | [Name]
2-Methylbenzenethiol | [CAS]
137-06-4 | [Synonyms]
2-MERCAPTOTOLUENE
2-METHYLBENZENETHIOL
2-METHYLTHIOPHENOL
2-THIOCRESOL
2-Tolyl mercaptan
FEMA 3240
O-METHYLBENZENETHIOL
O-THIOCRESOL
O-TOLUENETHIOL
O-TOLYL MERCAPTAN
2-mercapto-toluen
2-Methybenzenethiol
2-methyl-benzenethio
2-methylmercaptobenzene
2-methylphenylmercaptan
2-Toluenethiol
Benzenethiol,2-methyl-
o-Mercaptotoluene
o-methylphenylthiol
ortho-thiocresol | [EINECS(EC#)]
205-276-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C7H8S | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004838 | [Molecular Weight]
124.2 | [MOL File]
137-06-4.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTY YELLOW-BROWN LIQUID | [Melting point ]
10-12 °C(lit.) | [Boiling point ]
195 °C(lit.) | [density ]
1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
3240 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.578(lit.)
| [Fp ]
147 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store below +30°C. | [form ]
Liquid | [pka]
pK1:6.64 (25°C) | [color ]
Clear colorless to pale yellow | [Specific Gravity]
1.055 | [Odor]
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. meaty sulfurous onion garlic egg rubber | [biological source]
synthetic | [explosive limit]
1.1%(V) | [Odor Type]
meaty | [Water Solubility ]
insoluble | [Sensitive ]
Stench | [JECFA Number]
528 | [Merck ]
14,9325 | [BRN ]
774068 | [LogP]
2.98 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
137-06-4(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzenethiol, 2-methyl-(137-06-4) | [Storage Precautions]
Store under inert gas;Air sensitive | [EPA Substance Registry System]
137-06-4(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi,Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S39:Wear eye/face protection .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . | [RIDADR ]
2810 | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
XT8750000
| [Hazard Note ]
Harmful/Irritant/Stench | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
6.1 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29309090 | [Safety Profile]
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. A flammable liquid.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of SOx. See also a-
TOLUENETHIOL and MERCAPTANS. | [Hazardous Substances Data]
137-06-4(Hazardous Substances Data) | [Toxicity]
mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,100mg/kg (100mg/kg),National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689, |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
2-Methylthiophenol has a disagreeable odor. This compound is erroneously called o-toluenethiol.
| [Chemical Properties]
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTY YELLOW-BROWN LIQUID | [Occurrence]
Reported found in coffee | [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. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 2-Methylbenzenethiol is a thiol. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 4 ppm: meaty, onion, garlic, chemical and metallic.
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