2-METHYL-2-BUTANETHIOL Property

Melting point:

-103.77°C

Boiling point:

99 °C

Density 

0,83 g/cm³

refractive index 

1.4354

Flash point:

-1°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

liquid

pka

pK1:11.35 (25°C)

Stability:

Air Sensitive, Hygroscopic

LogP

2.630

CAS DataBase Reference

1679-09-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Butanethiol, 2-methyl- (1679-09-0)

Safety

Risk Statements 

11

Safety Statements 

9-16-33

RIDADR 

1993

RTECS 

EK6570500

HazardClass 

3.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

2-METHYL-2-BUTANETHIOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

strong offensive odor.

Uses

Odorant, intermediate, bacterial nutrient.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 50, p. 4414, 1985 DOI: 10.1021/jo00222a052

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. A mild eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of SOx.