2-Ethylbenzenethiol

Synonym(s):2-Ethylthiophenol

clear light yellow liquid

2-Ethylthiophenol has a pungent, roasted odor

2-Ethylbenzenethiol is a potent inhibitor of ethylbenzene dehydrogenase

ChEBI: 2-Ethylbenzenethiol is a thiol.

Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: alliaceous, burnt meaty, rubber tire-like with dried fish, vegetative, nutty and coffee with a catty nuance.

Taste characteristics at 0.1 ppm: onion, horseradish, nutty, meaty, fishy with roasted sesame seed and toasted bread notes.

2-Ethylbenzenethiol is a strong mixed type inhibitor of ethylbenzene dehydrogenase.

Melting point:	-30°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	203-205 °C (lit.)
Density	1.025 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5682(lit.)
FEMA	3345 \| 2-ETHYLTHIOPHENOL
Flash point:	177 °F
pka	6.81±0.43(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.025
Odor	at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous roasted meaty smoky
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
JECFA Number	529
BRN	2553288
CAS DataBase Reference	4500-58-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Ethylbenzenethiol(4500-58-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenethiol, 2-ethyl- (4500-58-7)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.