Molecular structure of 3-Methyl-1-butanethiol, CAS Number: 541-31-1
3-Methyl-1-butanethiol (CAS 541-31-1)
Alternate Names:
Isopentyl mercaptan
Application:
3-Methyl-1-butanethiol is used in the synthesis of monolayer-capped gold nanoparticles
CAS Number:
541-31-1
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
104.21
Molecular Formula:
C5H12S
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3-Methyl-1-butanethiol is used in research focused on its applications as a sulfur-containing compound in organic synthesis. 3-Methyl-1-Butanethiol is useful for studies involving thiol-functionalization, where it is used to introduce sulfur atoms into various molecular structures, enhancing their reactivity and utility in further chemical transformations. Its role in the development of new synthesis methods for creating thioethers and other sulfur-based compounds is of significant interest. In environmental science, 3-Methyl-1-butanethiol is studied for its properties related to odor generation, aiding in the understanding and mitigation of environmental pollutants.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
3-Methyl-1-butanethiol, 5 g | sc-231817 | 5 g | $65.00 |