31539-84-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol
• Synonyms: 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol;4-MERCAPTO-R-METHYL-2-PENTANOL;4-Methyl-4-sulfanyl-pentan-2-ol
• CAS NO: 31539-84-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H14OS
• Molecular Weight: 134.24
• Product Categories: thiol Flavor
• Mol File: 31539-84-1.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 40℃/0.6mm
• Flash Point: 70°(158°F)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.957
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0953mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4710
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol(31539-84-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol(31539-84-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 31539-84-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid; floral, fruity aroma.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H14OS/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 50746-11-7 4-mercapto-4-methylpent-2-yl acetate 
• 141-79-7 4-methyl-pent-3-en-2-one 
• 31539-83-0 2-methyl-4-oxopentan-2-yl ethanethioate 

Downstream Products

• 66221-53-2 cis-2-benzoyl-4,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-oxathiane 

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