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Agent Name 1-Heptanethiol
Alternative Name n-Heptylmercaptan
CAS Number 1639-09-4
Formula C7-H16-S
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms Heptyl mercaptan; Heptyl thiol; Heptylthiol; n-Heptylmercaptan; [ChemIDplus]
Category Thiols
Description Colorless liquid with a strong odor; [NIOSH]
Comments See "THIOLS";
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 1.31 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 46 deg C;
Adverse Effects
Other Poison Chemical Asphyxiant
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