Agent Name |
1-Propanethiol |
CAS Number |
107-03-9 |
Formula |
C3-H8-S |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1-Mercaptopropane; 1-Propyl mercaptan; 1-Propylmercaptan; Propane-1-thiol; Propanethiol; Propyl mercaptan; Propylthiol; Thiopropyl alcohol; n-Propyl mercaptan; n-Propylmercaptan; n-Propylthiol; n-Thiopropyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] UN2402 |
Category |
Thiols |
Description |
Colorless liquid with an offensive, cabbage-like odor; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
"Used as a synthetic flavoring agent, and as an odorant of odorless, toxic gases; as a fungicide or as fungicidal component." [HSDB] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Odor is obnoxious and can cause headache and nausea; Inhalation of high concentrations can produce tachycardia, cyanosis, respiratory paralysis, and unconsciousness; [HSDB] See "THIOLS"; |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
155 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 7,300 ppm/4h |
Explanatory Notes |
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = -20 deg C; |
Adverse Effects |
Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PROPYL MERCAPTAN
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