General Description
Clear white to pale yellow liquid with a repulsive odor.
Reactivity Profile
TERT-DODECYLMERCAPTAN(25103-58-6) is incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas and possibly hydrogen sulfide with these materials. May liberate hydrogen sulfide upon decomposition or reaction with an acid. Incompatible with oxygen. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents . May be sensitive to heat.
Air & Water Reactions
Sensitive to moisture. Sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible.
Uses
Tert-dodecylthiol is used in the polymer industry and as a processing regulator, processing aid (i.e. pH value regulator, flocculant and precipitant), lubricant, for the manufacture of plastic materials, resins, paints, coatings, rubber products, and mining, among other things.