| Agent Name |
1-Dodecanethiol |
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| Alternative Name |
Dodecyl mercaptan |
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| CAS Number |
112-55-0 |
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| Formula |
C12-H26-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Dodecyl mercaptan; 1-Dodecyl mercaptan; n-Dodecyl mercaptan; Lauryl mercaptan; n-Lauryl mercaptan; 1-Mercaptododecane; [NIOSH] |
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| Category |
Thiols |
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| Description |
Colorless, water-white, or pale-yellow, oily liquid with a mild, skunk-like odor; Note: A solid below 15 degrees F; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the production of drugs, insecticides, detergents, and synthetic rubber and as a flotation agent for metal refining; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
See "THIOLS." This chemical is listed in the Chemotechnique Diagnostics "Shoe Series" for patch testing. [Marks, p. 376] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00853 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.00025 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 128 deg C; Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-DODECANETHIOL
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