Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide

Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide - Names and Identifiers

Name	2-(Benzylthio)ethanol
Synonyms	2-(Benzylthio) 2-HYDROXYETHYL BENZY 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol 2-(BENZYLTHIO) ETHANOL 2-[(Phenylmethyl)thio]ethanol 2-HYDROXYETHYL BENZYL SULFIDE Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide 2-(phenylmethylsulfanyl)ethanol 2-Hydroxyethylthiomethylbenzene
CAS	3878-41-9
EINECS	223-405-6
InChI	InChI=1/C9H12OS/c10-6-7-11-8-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,10H,6-8H2

Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C9H12OS
Molar Mass	168.26
Density	1.119±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Boling Point	168 °C
Appearance	clear liquid
Color	Light orange to Yellow to Green
pKa	14.63±0.10(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Room Temprature
Refractive Index	1.5750-1.5790
Physical and Chemical Properties	Colorless to light yellow liquid.

Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide - Risk and Safety

Hazard Symbols	Xn - Harmful
Risk Codes	22 - Harmful if swallowed

Benzyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide - Introduction

2-(Benzylthio)ethanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H12OS. The following is a description of the nature, use, preparation and safety information of 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol:

Nature:
-Appearance: 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
-Solubility: It can be dissolved in many organic solvents, such as ethers, alcohols, ketones, etc.
-Boiling point: Its boiling point is 234-236°C.
-Density: Its density is about 1.08 g/mL.
-Odor: It has a pungent odor similar to hydrogen sulfide.

Use:
- 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol is used as an important intermediate in organic synthesis. It can be used to prepare a variety of organic compounds, such as ketones, esters, alcohols, etc.
-It can also be used as a metal complexing reagent for catalytic reduction reactions and other organic synthesis reactions.

Preparation Method:
- 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol can be synthesized by reacting benzyl mercaptoacetate with sodium sulfide under alkaline conditions. This reaction is typically carried out in ethanol or dimethylformamide (DMF).

Safety Information:
- 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol is an irritating compound that may cause irritation by contact with the skin, eyes or inhalation of its vapors. Therefore, pay attention to avoid contact when using.
-Take care to use appropriate protective equipment during operation, such as lab gloves, goggles and laboratory ventilation.
-Store 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol in a closed container, away from fire and oxidizing agents.
-When using and storing 2-(Benzylthio)ethanol, please follow the relevant operating procedures and safe operating instructions.

Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15