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Methyl Mercaptan CH 3SH |
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| General Characteristics | Health Hazards | Material Recommendations |
| A colorless, flammable, liquefied gas with an extremely strong and repulsive smell. | Highly Toxic; affects the central nervous system. Penetrating odor provides warning at dangerous concentrations. | Stainless steel. |
| TLV-TWA | Flammable Limits | DOT Class / Label |
| 0.5 ppm | 4-22% | 2.3 / Poison Gas |
| Molecular Weight | Specific Gravity | Specific Volume |
| 48.1 | 1.66 @ 68° F | 8.0 cu.ft./lb @ 70° F |
| CGA Valve Outlet | CAS Registry No. | UN Number |
| 110 | 74-93-1 | 1064 |
| National Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Methyl Mercaptan | MIL Specs/ Fed Specs MSDS for Methyl Mercaptan |
| Grade Part # |
Purity Minimum | Cylinder Size |
Volume Lbs. |
Pressure @ 70 F |
Comments |
| Chemically Pure 471500 |
99.5% Min. Liquid Phase |
LBS |
0.50 |
15 |
None |
| Uses: Methyl Mercaptan, CH3SH, is has been used in organic synthesis and is an intermediate for jet fuel additives, fungicides, and methionine.
Description: At room temperature and atmospheric pressure methyl mercaptan is a colorless, flammable, toxic gas with an extremely disagreeable odor. It is readily liquefied and is shipped in steel cylinders and ton containers under its own vapor pressure of 15 psig @ 21.1°C. |