Hexadecanethiol
[CAS# 2917-26-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Thiol salt
• Name: Hexadecanethiol
• Synonyms: n-Hexadecyl mercaptan; Hexadecane-1-thiol; Cetyl mercaptan
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄S
• Molecular Weight: 258.50
• CAS Registry Number: 2917-26-2
• EC Number: 220-846-6

Properties

• Density: 0.84
• Melting point: 18-20 ºC
• Boiling point: 184-191 ºC (7 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.461-1.463
• Flash point: 101 ºC
• Water solubility: INSOLUBLE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36
• Safety Description: S26

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315