Dimethyl mercaptan, named 1, 1-dimethyl mercaptan according to the Chinese Chemical Society, is an organic compound that is also the main component of truffle flavor and is commonly used as a synthetic fragrance added to products such as truffle oil.
Methyl mercaptan can be synthesized by condensation of methyl mercaptan and formaldehyde in the presence of hydrochloric acid.
| Name | Bis(methylthio)methane | EINECS | 216-577-9 |
| CAS No. | 1618-26-4 | Density | 1.021 g/cm3 |
| PSA | 50.60000 | LogP | 1.66990 |
| Solubility | immiscible in water | Melting Point | -20.5ºC
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| Formula | C3H8S2 | Boiling Point | 146.999 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight | 108.229 | Flash Point | 43.889 °C |
| Transport Information | UN 1993 3/PG 3 | Appearance | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Appearance and properties: liquid
Density: 1.059 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 147 °C(lit.)
Melting point: -20.5ºC
Flash point: 111 °F
Refractive index: n20/D 1.53(lit.)
Water solubility: IMMISCIBLE
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Storage condition: Flammables area
Vapor pressure: 5.71mmHg at 25°C
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