2-Methylbenzenethiol
Synonym(s):o-Thiocresol;2-Methylbenzenethiol
- CAS NO.：137-06-4
- Empirical Formula: C7H8S
- Molecular Weight: 124.2
- MDL number: MFCD00004838
- EINECS: 205-276-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13
What is 2-Methylbenzenethiol?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTY YELLOW-BROWN LIQUID
Chemical properties
2-Methylthiophenol has a disagreeable odor. This compound is erroneously called o-toluenethiol.
Occurrence
Reported found in coffee
The Uses of 2-Methylbenzenethiol
2-Thiocresol performs a fungicidal and inhibitory activity against Histoplasma capsulatum. Reagent for molecular modeling and preparation of 4-hydroxy-5,6-dihydropyrones as inhibitors of HIV protease.
What are the applications of Application
2-Methylbenzenethiol is a useful thiol for proteomics research
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylbenzenethiol is a thiol.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 4 ppm: meaty, onion, garlic, chemical and metallic.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. A flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx. See also a- TOLUENETHIOL and MERCAPTANS.
Properties of 2-Methylbenzenethiol
| Melting point: | 10-12 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 195 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 3240 | O-TOLUENETHIOL |
| Flash point: | 147 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | pK1:6.64 (25°C) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.055 |
| color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. meaty sulfurous onion garlic egg rubber |
| explosive limit | 1.1%(V) |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Sensitive | Stench |
| Merck | 14,9325 |
| JECFA Number | 528 |
| BRN | 774068 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 137-06-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenethiol, 2-methyl-(137-06-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenethiol, 2-methyl- (137-06-4) |
Safety information for 2-Methylbenzenethiol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylbenzenethiol
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