Methyl mercaptan
Метантиол · ميثانثيول · Methanthiol · Μεθανοθειόλη · Metanotiol · متانتیول · Méthanethiol · מתאנתיול · Metántiol · Metanatiol · Metantiolo · メタンチオール
| CAS | 74-93-1 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-822-1 |
| UN | 1064 |
| Formula | CH4S |
| Molar mass | 48.11 g/mol |
| LEL | 4.1 % vol |
| UEL | 21.0 % vol |
| Flash point | -18 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 340 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.66 |
| GHS | Danger · H220, H331, H400, H410 |
Methanethiol is an alkanethiol. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a human metabolite. Methyl mercaptan appears as a colorless low-boiling liquid that is denser than water. Very toxic by inhalation. Can be absorbed through the skin.