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Agent Name 1-Hexanethiol
CAS Number 111-31-9
Formula C6-H14-S
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms 1-Hexanethiol; 1-Hexylthiol; 1-Mercaptohexane; Hexanethiol; Hexyl mercaptan; Hexylthiol; n-Hexyl mercaptan; [ChemIDplus]
Category Thiols
Description Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor;[NIOSH]
Comments See "THIOLS";
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Odor Threshold Low 2.44 ppm
Lethal Concentration LC50 (rats) = 1,080 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 20 deg C;
Adverse Effects
Other Poison Chemical Asphyxiant
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