Product Introduction
1-Propanethiol (also called n-Propyl Mercaptan, CAS 107-03-9) is a primary aliphatic thiol with the formula C₃H₈S
It is a volatile, strongly odorous sulfur-containing liquid that is used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, and also applied in thiol-based chemistry and research
Applications & Descriptions
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Organic Synthesis Intermediate
Acts as a nucleophilic sulfur donor in the synthesis of thioethers, thioesters, and other sulfur-containing compounds -
Chemical Building Block for Thiol Chemistry
Used to make more complex thiols, mercaptans, and sulfur-based functional molecules -
Flavor / Fragrance (Specialty)
Though very pungent, it may be used in trace amounts in certain specialty fragrance or flavor formulations (but limited due to odor and toxicity) -
Research / Laboratory Reagent
Useful in mechanistic studies, in the investigation of thiol reactivity, and as a reference in sulfur-organic research -
Corrosion / Metal Chemistry
Employed as a ligand in coordination chemistry or in metal-sulfur systems, potentially as a capping or passivation agent
