Hexadecanethiol
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CAS Number
2917-26-2
Chemical name
Hexadecanethiol
Molecular formula
C16H34S
Molecular weight
258.5 g/mol
Synonyms
Cetyl mercaptan; Hexadecyl mercaptan; n-Hexadecanethiol; n-Hexadecyl mercaptan; hexadecylthiol; 1-Mercaptohexadecane; n-hexadecylthiol; 1-Cetanethiol; Cetylmercaptan; hexadecylmercaptan; 1-Hexadecanethiol, >=95.0% (GC); H0068
InChIKey
ORTRWBYBJVGVQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID
18015
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H315, H319, H413, H372
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Appearance
LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
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Melting Point
17.78–20 °C
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Water Solubility
2.02e+3 mol/L
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XLogP
8.3
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