CAS 92585-08-5

4-Mercapto-2-pentanone

Description:

4-Mercapto-2-pentanone, with the CAS number 92585-08-5, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a thiol (-SH) group and a ketone functional group within its structure. This compound features a five-carbon chain, making it a member of the thiol and ketone functional groups. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, distinctive odor, often associated with sulfur compounds. The presence of the mercapto group imparts notable reactivity, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and nucleophilic substitution. 4-Mercapto-2-pentanone is soluble in organic solvents and may exhibit moderate solubility in water due to the polar nature of the thiol group. It is important in synthetic organic chemistry and may be used as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules or as a reagent in various chemical reactions. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound due to its potential toxicity and strong odor.

Formula: C₅H₁₀OS

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10OS/c1-4(6)3-5(2)7/h5,7H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=KHIPEWLRUGVKIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2-Mercapto-4-pentanone
• 4-Mercaptopentan-2-one
• 4-Mercapto-2-pentanone
• 2-Pentanone, 4-mercapto-