Title: 2-(Ethylthio)ethanol
CAS Registry Number: 110-77-0
Additional Names: b-Hydroxydiethyl sulfide
Molecular Formula: C4H10OS
Molecular Weight: 106.19
Percent Composition: C 45.24%, H 9.49%, O 15.07%, S 30.20%
Line Formula: CH3CH2SCH2CH2OH
Literature References: Prepn from 2-chloroethanol and ethyl mercaptan: Demuth, Meyer, Ann. 240, 310 (1887); Steinkopf et al., Ber. 53, 1010 (1920); from 2-thioethanol and diethyl sulfate: Bergmann, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 74, 829 (1952).
Properties: Liquid. d2020 1.015-1.025. bp760 184.5°; bp28 99°. Soluble in ether, other organic solvents.
Boiling point: bp760 184.5°; bp28 99°
Density: d2020 1.015-1.025
Use: Intermediate for pesticides, lubricating and cutting oil additives, flotation agents, plasticizers. |