| Agent Name |
1-Propanethiol |
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| CAS Number |
107-03-9 |
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| Formula |
C3-H8-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| 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 |
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| Category |
Thiols |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an offensive, cabbage-like odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Used as a synthetic flavoring agent, and as an odorant of odorless, toxic gases; as a fungicide or as fungicidal component." [HSDB] |
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| 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"; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
155 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 7,300 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = -20 deg C; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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: PROPYL MERCAPTAN
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