Benzylmercaptan
- Alpha- toluenethiol
- Benzylthiol
- Phenylmethanthiol
- Alpha- Tolylmercaptan
Colorless liquid
Liquid
1.06 g · cm -3
195 ° C
0.5 mbar ( 20 ° C)
Practically insoluble in water
1.575 (20 ° C)
Risk
493 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)
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Benzylmercaptan is a chemical compound from the group of thiols.
Production and representation
Benzyl can be obtained by reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium hydrosulfide.
Properties
Benzyl mercaptan is an air-sensitive, low volatile, colorless liquid that is practically insoluble in water.
Use
Benzyl mercaptan is used as the artificial perfume and as an intermediate in the chemical industry.