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Ethyl Mercaptan
Ethyl Mercaptan

Ethyl Mercaptan

Ethyl Mercaptan Specification

  • Application
  • Used as an odorant in natural gas petrochemical intermediate agricultural pesticide production
  • Physical Form
  • Colorless liquid
  • Molecular Formula
  • C2H6S
  • Shelf Life
  • Up to 12 months under proper storage conditions
  • Usage
  • Mainly used to detect gas leaks by its strong odor; also used in chemical synthesis and industrial processes
  • Ph Level
  • Not applicable (neutral in its pure state)
  • Poisonous
  • YES
  • CAS No
  • 75-08-1
  • Ingredients
  • 100% Ethyl Mercaptan
  • Refractive Rate
  • 1.4312
  • Grade
  • Industrial Grade
  • Smell
  • Strong cabbage-like or rotten eggs odor
  • Density
  • 0.839 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Molecular Weight
  • 62.13 g/mol
  • Shape
  • Liquid form
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from heat and open flames; use in a tightly sealed container
  • Structural Formula
  • CH3CH2SH
  • Taste
  • Pungent and unpleasant
  • Properties
  • Volatile highly flammable strong odor low boiling point
  • Purity
  • Minimum 99%
  • EINECS No
  • 200-837-3
  • Appearance
  • Colorless liquid
  • HS Code
  • 29309099
  • Melting Point
  • -148°F (-100°C)
  • Solubility
  • Slightly soluble in water soluble in organic solvents
 
 

About Ethyl Mercaptan



Ethyl Mercaptan is a colorless liquid with a pungent and unpleasant taste, primarily used as an odorant in natural gas, petrochemical intermediate, and agricultural pesticide production. With a minimum purity of 99%, this industrial-grade compound has a low boiling point, making it highly volatile and flammable. It is identifiable by its strong cabbage-like or rotten eggs odor, aiding in the detection of gas leaks. Additionally, it finds application in chemical synthesis and industrial processes. Stored in a cool, dry area away from heat sources, Ethyl Mercaptan has a shelf life of up to 12 months when properly stored.

FAQs of Ethyl Mercaptan:


Q: What is the primary application of Ethyl Mercaptan?

A: Ethyl Mercaptan is commonly used as an odorant in natural gas, petrochemical intermediate, and agricultural pesticide production.

Q: How should Ethyl Mercaptan be stored?

A: Ethyl Mercaptan should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and open flames in a tightly sealed container.

Q: What is the odor description of Ethyl Mercaptan?

A: Ethyl Mercaptan has a strong cabbage-like or rotten eggs odor.

Q: Is Ethyl Mercaptan poisonous?

A: Yes, Ethyl Mercaptan is poisonous.

Q: What is the shelf life of Ethyl Mercaptan?

A: Ethyl Mercaptan has a shelf life of up to 12 months under proper storage conditions.

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