| Agent Name | tert-Butyl mercaptan |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | 2-Methyl-2-propanethiol |
| CAS Number | 75-66-1 |
| Formula | C4-H10-S |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 2-Methyl-2-propanethiol; 1,1-Dimethylethanethiol; 2-Isobutanethiol; 2-Propanethiol, 2-methyl-; t-Butylmercaptan; tert-Butanethiol; t-Butyl mercaptan; tert-Butylmercaptan; tert-Butylthiol; tertiary-Butyl mercaptan; [ChemIDplus] UN2347 |
| Category | Thiols |
| Description | Liquid with a strong skunky odor; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as an odorant for natural gas, a chemical intermediate, and a bacterial nutrient; [HSDB] |
| Comments | An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] May cause mild skin and eye irritation, based on animal studies; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; May cause serious eye injury; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 181 mm Hg |
| Odor Threshold Low | 0.00081 ppm |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 22,200 ppm/4h |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Butyl mercaptan." Odor threshold (100% recognition) from CHEMINFO; |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Other Poison | Chemical Asphyxiant |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
tert-Butyl mercaptan
Alternative Name
2-Methyl-2-propanethiol
CAS Number
75-66-1
Formula
C4-H10-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-propanethiol; 1,1-Dimethylethanethiol; 2-Isobutanethiol; 2-Propanethiol, 2-methyl-; t-Butylmercaptan; tert-Butanethiol; t-Butyl mercaptan; tert-Butylmercaptan; tert-Butylthiol; tertiary-Butyl mercaptan; [ChemIDplus] UN2347
Category
Thiols
Description
Liquid with a strong skunky odor; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an odorant for natural gas, a chemical intermediate, and a bacterial nutrient; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] May cause mild skin and eye irritation, based on animal studies; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; May cause serious eye injury; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
181 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.00081 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 22,200 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Butyl mercaptan." Odor threshold (100% recognition) from CHEMINFO;
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.