1-Octanethiol

1-Octanethiol, also called 1-mercaptooctane, is an organic compound.

1-Octanethiol

Names
IUPAC name 1-Octanethiol
Preferred IUPAC name Octane-1-thiol
Other names 1-Mercaptooctane Octyl mercaptan n-Octyl mercaptan Mercaptan C8
Identifiers
CAS Number	111-88-6 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:188351
ChemSpider	7852
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.562
PubChem CID	8144
UNII	42GO2PA46L Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4026894
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 Key: KZCOBXFFBQJQHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCS
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H18S
Molar mass	146.29 g·mol−1
Density	0.843 g/mL[1]
Melting point	−49 °C (−56 °F; 224 K)[2]
Boiling point	197–200 °C (387–392 °F; 470–473 K)[1]
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms	[3]
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H317, H410[3]
Precautionary statements	P273, P280, P302+P352[3]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the United States considers this compound to be an occupational hazard. Exposure to this compound can affect the eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood, and central nervous system, and lead to irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, and throat; lassitude; cyanosis; increased respiration; nausea; drowsiness; headache; and vomiting.^[4]