| Identification | |
| Name: | Methyl mercaptan |
| Synonyms: | Mercaptomethane;Thiomethanol;Methanethiol;Methyl sulfhydrate;Thiomethyl alcohol;Mercaptan methylique; |
| CAS: | 74-93-1 |
| EINECS: | 200-822-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 48.10 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CH4S/c1-2/h2H,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2037 2.3 |
| Density: | 0.8665 |
| Stability: | Stable. Highly flammable - note low flash point. Reacts vigorously or explosively with a wide variety of materials - consult a full MSDS data sheet before using. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and alkaline earth metals, epoxides, hydrazines, ketones, lead, mercury (II) oxide, azo- and diazo- compounds, copp |
| Water Solubility: | 2.4 g in 100 cm3 |
| Solubility: | 2.4 g in 100 cm3 |
| Appearance: | colourless gas with a garlic-like or rotten cabbage-like smell |
| Specification: | colourless gas with a garlic-like or rotten cabbage-like smell Safety Statements:16-25-60-61 16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 25:Avoid contact with eyes 60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Color: | Water-white liq when below boiling point, or colorless gas |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
21.8%. Strong irritant. TLV: 0.5
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