Description
3-Methyl-2-butanethiol has a repulsive, characteristic mercaptanlike odor. Prepared from isoamyl chloride and potassium sulfhydrate; also the corresponding sodium salt can be prepared from
diisopentyl-disulfide and sodium metal in liquid ammonia.
Chemical Properties
3-Methyl-1-butanethiol has a repulsive, characteristic mercaptan-like odor.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; offensive odor.Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents.
Occurrence
Reported found in cooked beef.
Uses
Polymerization modifier, insecticide intermediate, vulcanization accelerator intermediate, nonionic surface-active agent.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol is an alkanethiol.
Preparation
From isoamyl chloride and potassium sulfhydrate; also, the corresponding sodium salt can be prepared from diisopentyldisulfide and sodium metal in liquid ammonia.
Hazard
Flammable, dangerous fire risk.
