IUPAC NAME
dodecane-1-thiol
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C12H26S
CONCENTRATION
≥ 98.0
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
202.44 g/mol
CAS No
112-55-0
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
n-Dodecyl mercaptan, also known as lauryl mercaptan or dodecanethiol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H26S. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, characteristic odor. It is used as a raw material for the production of fragrances, as well as in the manufacture of other chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, and plasticizers. It is also used as a reagent in organic synthesis.
PROPERTIES
Some features and benefits of n-dodecyl mercaptan include:
- Strong odor: The strong, characteristic odor of n-dodecyl mercaptan makes it an effective warning agent for detecting gas leaks in natural gas pipelines.
- Versatility: It can be used as a raw material for the production of fragrances, as well as in the manufacture of other chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, and plasticizers. It is also used as a reagent in organic synthesis.
- Solubility: It is easily soluble in most organic solvents, which makes it a useful intermediate in the production of other chemicals.
- Low toxicity: It has relatively low toxicity and is considered to be relatively safe to handle when proper precautions are taken.
- Corrosion inhibitor: It can be used as corrosion inhibitor in some application.
- Lubricant additive: It can also be used as lubricant additive in some applications.
Overall, n-dodecyl mercaptan is a versatile chemical with a range of uses in the production of fragrances, insecticides, fungicides, plasticizers, and other chemicals, as well as in organic synthesis and as a warning agent for gas leaks.
APPLIATION AREAS
n-Dodecyl mercaptan is primarily used as a raw material for the production of fragrances and as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides, and plasticizers. It is also used as a reagent in organic synthesis.
It’s also used as an odorant to detect gas leaks in natural gas pipelines, as the low odor threshold of n-dodecyl mercaptan makes it an effective warning agent.
It is also used as intermediate in the manufacturing of other chemicals, as a corrosion inhibitor, and as a lubricant additive.
IT IS APPLIED IN THE PRODUCTION OF
- Polymerization
- Polymer Modification
- Rubber Industry
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Plastic Industry
- Emulsion Polymerization
- Lubricant Additives
- Surfactant Synthesis
Purity ≥ 98.0
Appearance Clear, colorless
Physical State Liquid
Odor characteristic
Density 0.844 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Boiling Point 275 °C
Freezing Point -7 °C
Flash Point closed cup: 128 °C
Viscosity 3,24 mPa.s , at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure 1,2 Pa , at 25 °C
1-DODECANETHIOL Dodecane-1-thiol 112-55-0 Dodecyl mercaptan Dodecanethiol Lauryl mercaptan n-Dodecanethiol n-Dodecyl mercaptan N-Dodecylmercaptan 1-Mercaptododecane n-Lauryl mercaptan 1-Dodecyl mercaptan Dodecylmercaptan 1-dodecylthiol Pennfloat M Pennfloat S n-Dodecylthiol Lauryl mercaptide M-Lauryl mercaptan M-Dodecyl mercaptan Dodecylthiol Dodecyl mercaptan (VAN) NSC 814 NCI-C60935 Thiokalcol 20 CCRIS 743 HSDB 1074 EINECS 203-984-1 BRN 0969337 UNII-S8ZJB6X253 AI3-07577 S8ZJB6X253 1322-36-7 DTXSID6025220 NSC-814 EC 203-984-1 DTXCID505220 Tris(dodecylthio)antimony CAS-112-55-0 dodecanthiol laurylmercaptan Dodecanethiols dodecane thiol Dodecyl thiol N-dodecanotiol 1-dodecanotiol 1-dodecanthiol N-Dodeciltiol dodecyl-mercaptan 1-Dodeciltiol mercaptano laurilo 1-dodecane thiol Dodecil mercaptano Thiokalcohl 20 1-dodecylmercaptan 1-Mercaptododecano n-dodecyl-mercaptan Isododecyl mercaptan N-mercaptano Lauril Dodecanethiol-(1) MFCD00004885 N-mercaptano dodecilo 1-mercaptano dodecilo normal dodecylmercaptan normal dodecyl mercaptan 6939-83-9 Dodecyl mercaptan (6CI) 1-Dodecanethiol, >=98% Dodecanotiol (8CI, 9CI) SCHEMBL15369 DODECANE, 1-MERCAPTO NSC814 1-DODECANETHIOL [HSDB] CHEMBL3185403 FEMA NO. 4581 NSC11884 EINECS 215-338-6 Tox21_201758 Tox21_303101 LS-555 NSC-11884 NSC229570 STL483072 WLN: 12S-SB-S12&S12 AKOS015960383 NSC-229570 NCGC00249113-01 NCGC00257179-01 NCGC00259307-01 BP-10739 1-Dodecanethiol, purum, >=97.0% (GC) D0970 FT-0607709 FT-0693266 FT-0694976 EN300-1859909 Q161619 J-504580 Dodecanethiol, 1-; (Dodecyl mercaptan; Lauryl mercaptan) InChI=1/C12H26S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/h13H,2-12H2,1H 30237-11-7