Name: 1-Hexanethiol
Cas: 111-31-9
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Nature and Specifications
| MF: | C6H14S |
| MW: | 118.24 |
| EINECS: | 203-857-0 |
Basic Info
The chemical formula for 1-hexanethiol (C6H14S) is organic sulfur. Its molecule is composed of an alkyl straight chain (hexyl), which contains six carbon atoms, connected to a group thiol (-SH). It is a member of the aliphatic class of thiols. At room temperature it is usually colorless or light yellow, but has a pungent and strong smell that can be detected at low concentrations.
Physical and chemical properties show that 1-hexanethiol has a boiling point between 150 and 154 degrees Celsius, a relative density less than water, is volatile, is slightly soluble with water and is more soluble with organic solvents like ethanol and ether. The sulfur atom of the thiol has strong reducing and oxidation properties. It can, for example, be oxidized by air to produce disulfides. At the same time it can form stable coordination compounds, similar to other thiols.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | -81–80 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 150-154 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.832 g/mL at 25 °C |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.4482(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3842 | 1-HEXANETHIOL |
| Fp | 69 °F |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 10.55±0.10(Predicted) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.842 (20/4℃) |
| color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. burnt fat sulfury meaty fatty garlic roasted burnt |
| Odor Type | burnt |
| Odor Threshold | 0.000015ppm |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
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Uses in Organic Synthesis
As a sulfur-containing compound, 1-Hexanethiol is used in organic synthesis as an intermediate or sulfur source. It also participates in many chemical reactions. It can, for example, react with olefins to produce thioethers, which are important intermediates in the syntheses of many drugs and pesticides. Its thiol, (-SH), is highly reactive and can undergo condensation reaction with carbonyl compound such as aldehydes or ketones, allowing it to build complex organic molecular structures. This provides important support for research and development in the field of fine chemicals and functional materials.
Metal processing
As a surface treatment agent, 1-hexanethiol can be used in the metal processing process. Its thiol groups can be adsorbent to metal surfaces (such as gold, silver and copper). This dense monomolecular layer can prevent metal surfaces from coming into contact with air, water, and other corrosive mediums, thus playing an anticorrosion role. This surface modification also helps to improve metal lubrication, reduce friction, and increase the service life of metal products. This surface modification is used to process metal components of precision instruments and electronic components.
Uses of analytical chemistry
As a standard, 1-hexanethiol is used in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent for chromatographic analyses. It can be used as a standard to calibrate high-performance liquid chromatography instruments (HPLC) and gas chromatography devices (GC). This will ensure that the results of the analysis are accurate and reliable. It can be used as a derivatization agent to react with compounds that are difficult to detect or highly polar (such alcohols and certain amines), generating thiols derivatives which are more volatile and easy to detect using chromatographs. This improves the sensitivity and specificity of the analytical methods. It is used to analyze trace substances, especially in environmental monitoring and in food testing.
Uses of fragrance industry
It is a pungent scent, but it can be used in the fragrance industry as a special fragrance to create fragrances that have sulfide properties. Addition of a small quantity of 1-hexanethiol to the formula for some meat flavors, such as pork and beef flavors, can improve the authenticity of the meat flavor. It will also simulate the sulfur-containing flavors substances that are produced during the cooking of meat. Due to its strong smell it is important to use a controlled dosage to prevent adverse effects to the overall aroma.
Rubber industry uses
As an accelerator for rubber vulcanization, 1-hexanethiol is a good intermediate. It can be used to accelerate rubber vulcanization, participate in the reaction of vulcanization, increase the rate of vulcanization, and improve rubber properties (such elasticity, tensile, wear resistance). Its sulfur-containing structure also interacts with the rubber molecular chains, enhancing the cross-linking densities of the product, improving the heat resistance, aging resistance, and service life. Certain applications are found in the manufacture of rubber products, such as tires and sealings.
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We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
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Different quantity has different discount.
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