1-Octanethiol (CAS 111-88-6, n-octyl mercaptan) is a long-chain aliphatic thiol. It is a colorless liquid used as a chain-transfer agent in polymerisation, an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and rubber chemicals, and a surface modifier for metal nanoparticles.
1-Octanethiol
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:111-88-6
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₈S
Molecular Weight:146.29
EINECS No.:203-918-1
Synonym(s):n-Octyl mercaptan; Octane-1-thiol
1-Octanethiol (CAS 111-88-6, n-octyl mercaptan) is a long-chain aliphatic thiol. It is a colorless liquid used as a chain-transfer agent in polymerisation, an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and rubber chemicals, and a surface modifier for metal nanoparticles.
1. Used as a chain-transfer agent in free-radical polymerisation for molecular-weight control.
2. Serves as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and rubber chemicals.
3. Applied as a surface modifier for gold and metal nanoparticles and self-assembled monolayers.
4. Functions as a lubricant and antioxidant intermediate in industrial formulations.
200kg/drum; IBC Drum
CAS No.: 111-88-6
Product Name: 1-Octanethiol
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₈S
Molecular Weight:146.29
EINECS No.:203-918-1
Synonym(s):n-Octyl mercaptan; Octane-1-thiol
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