| Formula / Notation | C6H6S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-98-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.18 |
| Melting Point | 5.4 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 334.9 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.0728 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 0.08 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Phenyl mercaptan appears as a clear liquid with a repulsive odor. Boiling point 168.3 °C. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by ingestion, skin absorption, and by inhalation. Use... |
| Also Known As | benzenethiol; Benzenethiol; 108-98-5; Mercaptobenzene; Phenyl mercaptan; Phenylthiol; Phenylmercaptan; Phenol, thio-; Thiofenol; thiophenate |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Thiophenol?
Thiophenol (C6H6S) is an organic compound that appears as Phenyl mercaptan appears as a clear liquid with a repulsive odor. Boiling point 168.3 °C. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by ingestion, skin absorption, and by inhalation. Use.... It has a molecular weight of 110.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzenethiol. Boiling point: 334.9 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 5.4 °F (EPA, 1998).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: benzenethiol
Other Names / Synonyms: benzenethiol; Benzenethiol; 108-98-5; Mercaptobenzene; Phenyl mercaptan; Phenylthiol; Phenylmercaptan; Phenol, thio-; Thiofenol; thiophenate
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 5.4 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 334.9 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.0728 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 110.18 |
| Solubility | 0.08 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Phenyl mercaptan appears as a clear liquid with a repulsive odor. Boiling point 168.3 °C. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by ingestion, skin absorption, and by inhalation. Use... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Thiophenol (C6H6S) is an organic compound that appears as Phenyl mercaptan appears as a clear liquid with a repulsive odor. Boiling point 168.3 °C. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by ingestion, skin absorption, and by inhalation. Use.... It has a molecular weight of 110.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzenethiol. Boiling point: 334.9 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 5.4 °F (EPA, 1998).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Thiophenol is: C6H6S