2-Butanethiol (CAS 513-53-1) is a short-chain alkanethiol appearing as a colourless to light-yellow liquid with a strong odour. The secondary thiol is more hindered than its n-butyl isomer, which affects its reactivity in radical and nucleophilic sulfur chemistry.
2-Butanethiol
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:513-53-1
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₄H₁₀S
Molecular Weight:90.19
EINECS No.:208-165-2
Synonym(s):2-Mercaptobutane; sec-Butyl mercaptan; 1-Methyl-1-propanethiol
2-Butanethiol (CAS 513-53-1) is a short-chain alkanethiol appearing as a colourless to light-yellow liquid with a strong odour. The secondary thiol is more hindered than its n-butyl isomer, which affects its reactivity in radical and nucleophilic sulfur chemistry.
1. Reagent for palladium-catalysed thioetherification of aryl bromides and iodides.
2. Intermediate for sulfur-containing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
3. Precursor for self-assembled monolayers and surface modifiers.
4. Chain-transfer agent in polymer synthesis.
25kg/drum; 200kg/drum
CAS No.: 513-53-1
Product Name: 2-Butanethiol
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₄H₁₀S
Molecular Weight:90.19
EINECS No.:208-165-2
Synonym(s):2-Mercaptobutane; sec-Butyl mercaptan; 1-Methyl-1-propanethiol
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