Propyl mercaptan
TL;DR: Propyl mercaptan (CAS 107-03-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H8S and molecular weight 76.03467 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
propane-1-thiol
Also Known As: 1-Propanethiol, Propane-1-thiol, Propanethiol, PROPYL MERCAPTAN, n-Propylthiol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H8S |
| Molecular Weight | 76.03467 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 1.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 76.03467 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 7.0 |
| Melting Point | -171 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 153 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.841 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 5 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 155 mmHg at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4380 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Slight (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CCCS |
| InChIKey | SUVIGLJNEAMWEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Propyl mercaptan is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, Propyl mercaptan (CAS 107-03-9) has the molecular formula C3H8S and a molecular weight of 76.03 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.841 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Slight (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include 1-Propanethiol and Propane-1-thiol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Propyl mercaptan
Property Insights of Propyl mercaptan
The XLogP value of 1.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Propyl mercaptan. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 1.0 Ų, Propyl mercaptan exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Propyl mercaptan has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Propyl mercaptan?
The CAS number of Propyl mercaptan is 107-03-9.
What is the molecular formula of Propyl mercaptan?
The molecular formula of Propyl mercaptan is C3H8S.
What is the molecular weight of Propyl mercaptan?
The molecular weight of Propyl mercaptan is 76.03467 g/mol.
What are the applications of Propyl mercaptan?
Propyl mercaptan is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Propyl mercaptan?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Propyl mercaptan?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Propyl mercaptan and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.