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Methanethiol

CAS 74-93-1
EC 016-021-00-3
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Methanethiol
Product Code
295515

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
016-021-00-3 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Methanethiol (CAS: 74-93-1 ) is a colourless substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Category 1 H220
Press. Gas H280
Acute Tox. Category 3 H331
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Hazard Statements

  • H220: Extremely flammable gas.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P304 + P340 + P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
  • P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquefied gas
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquefied gas
Odor
Not available
Odor Threshold
Not available
Ph
Not available
Melting Point
-123 ℃ (-189 ºF)
Boiling Point
6 °℃ (43 ºF)
Flash Point
-18 ℃ (0 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
2,048 hPa (1,536 mmHg) at 20 °℃ (68 ºF)
Vapor Density
1.93
Relative Density
Not available
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
21.8 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
3.91 %(V)
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not available
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Solubility In Water
Not available
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
1.93
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Methanethiol?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Methanethiol?

Methanethiol is a liquefied gas appearing as colourless with colourless color.

What is Methanethiol used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Methanethiol?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331: Toxic if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Methanethiol?

The melting point is -123 ℃ (-189 ºF) and the boiling point is 6 °℃ (43 ºF).