1-Butanethiol

CAS: 109-79-5

Ref. 3D-FB62964

Product Information

• Name: 1-Butanethiol
• Synonyms: Butyl Mercaptan, 1-Butanthiol, 1-Butyl mercaptan, 1-Mercaptobutane, Bear skunk, Butan-1-thiol, Butane-1-thiol, Butanethiol, Butano-1-Tiol, Butylthiol, N-Butanethiol, Sodium Butane-1-Thiolate, Thiobutyl alcohol, Tin(2+) Dibutane-1-Thiolate, n-Butane-1-thiol, n-Butyl Mercaptan, n-Butyl Thioalcohol, n-Butylthiol
• CAS: 109-79-5

Description

1-Butanethiol is an organic compound that has been used as a sensor for detecting the presence of electron transfer agents. 1-Butanethiol reacts with phosphorus pentoxide to form a fluorescent derivative that can be detected by optical sensors in the presence of light. It is also used as a reagent for the detection of disulfide bonds in proteins and enzymes, and it participates in mercaptan formation with other thiols. The reaction mechanism of 1-butanethiol with oxygen is believed to involve electron transfer from sulfur atoms to oxygen, forming a radical intermediate. This radical can react with another molecule of 1-butanethiol or another hydrogen atom to form two molecules of methyl ethyl sulfide (CH3SCH3).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%