(R)-1-Phenylethanethiol
- CAS NO.：6263-65-6
- Empirical Formula: C8H10S
- Molecular Weight: 138.23
- MDL number: MFCD00053515
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14
What is (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol?
Chemical properties
(+/–)-1-Phenylethylmercaptan has a characteristic meat-like, pungent odor.
Occurrence
The isomer 2-phenylethanethiole is reportedly present in mushroom and fermented shrimp and fish paste (trassi).
The Uses of (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol
The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-Phenylethane-1-thiol is a member of benzenes.
Synthesis
No information was found on the synthesis of 1-phenylethylmercaptan, but its isomer, 2-phenylethanethiol, was prepared from (2-bromoethyl)benzene.
Properties of (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol
| Melting point: | 58-59 °C |
| Boiling point: | 83-84 °C(Press: 14 Torr) |
| Density | 1.021 |
| FEMA | 4061 | (+/-)-1-PHENYLETHYLMERCAPTAN |
| Flash point: | 76°(169°F) |
| refractive index | 1.5580 |
| pka | 10.12±0.10(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous floral tropical meaty |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. Solubility in ethanol. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| JECFA Number | 1665 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenemethanethiol, .alpha.-methyl- (6263-65-6) |
Safety information for (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for (R)-1-Phenylethanethiol
(R)-1-Phenylethanethiol manufacturer
Triveni Interchem Private Limited (Group Of Triveni Chemicals)
Gujarat
product: 1-phenylethyl mercaptan
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