3-Methylbenzenethiol
Synonym(s):m-Thiocresol
- CAS NO.：108-40-7
- Empirical Formula: C7H8S
- Molecular Weight: 124.2
- MDL number: MFCD00004843
- EINECS: 203-578-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13
What is 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 3-Methylbenzenethiol
3-Methylbenzenethiol is used as an antiseptic, dermatologic agent, and bleach in the manufacture of latex /tolyl mercaptan.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 68, p. 1456, 1946 DOI: 10.1021/ja01212a018
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 3, p. 809, 1955
Properties of 3-Methylbenzenethiol
| Melting point: | <-20°C |
| Boiling point: | 196 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.044 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 163 °F |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | pK1:6.58 (25°C) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.644 |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| Sensitive | Stench |
| Merck | 14,9325 |
| BRN | 1851959 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 108-40-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenethiol, 3-methyl-(108-40-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenethiol, 3-methyl- (108-40-7) |
Safety information for 3-Methylbenzenethiol
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. 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 3-Methylbenzenethiol
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