CAS 31539-84-1

4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol

Description:

4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol, with the CAS number 31539-84-1, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a thiol (-SH) functional group and an alcohol (-OH) group. This compound features a branched structure, which contributes to its unique chemical properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, sulfurous odor, indicative of the thiol group. The presence of both the thiol and alcohol functionalities allows for potential applications in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and as a reducing agent. Additionally, its structure may impart certain solubility characteristics, making it soluble in polar solvents. The compound is of interest in organic synthesis and may be utilized in the production of specialty chemicals or as a reagent in laboratory settings. However, due to the presence of the thiol group, it may also exhibit reactivity with oxidizing agents and should be handled with care to avoid unwanted reactions.

Formula: C₆H₁₄OS

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14OS/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key: InChIKey=FDBQLLMYSACLPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C)(C)S)C(C)O

Synonyms:

• 2-Pentanol, 4-mercapto-4-methyl
• 4-Methyl-4-sulfanylpentan-2-ol
• 4-Sulfanyl-4-methylpentan-2-ol
• 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol
• 4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol

4-Mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-ol

CAS: 31539-84-1

4-Mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-ol

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 134.24g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP21015

4-Mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-ol

CAS: 31539-84-1

4-Mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-ol is an organic compound used in organic synthesis and biochemical experiments.

Formula: C₆H₁₄OS

Purity: 99.73%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 134.24

Ref: TM-T203818