Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate
Synonym(s):Butyl 3-mercaptopropanoate
- CAS NO.:16215-21-7
- Empirical Formula: C7H14O2S
- Molecular Weight: 162.25
- MDL number: MFCD00083561
- EINECS: 240-343-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:19:44
What is Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
The Uses of Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate
3MPA can be used as a ligand which can functionalize the quantum dots for the development of high luminescence light emitting diodes. It can also be used as a crosslinking monomeric unit for the preparation of thiol-acrylate based photopolymers.
What are the applications of Application
Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate is a cross-linker and self-assembling monolayer reagent
General Description
Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate (3MPA) is a monofunctional thiol that can be used as a cross-linker and chain transferring agent for controlling the molecular weight of the polymer. It can be used in the thiolene photopolymerization.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate
| Boiling point: | 101 °C12 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.999 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 76.5Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 200 °F |
| pka | 9.66±0.10(Predicted) |
| Water Solubility | 960mg/L at 22℃ |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, butyl ester (16215-21-7) |
Safety information for Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate
| 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 Butyl 3-mercaptopropionate
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