2-Methyl-2-heptanethiol explained

2-Methyl-2-heptanethiol is an organic compound classified as a thiol. It is a straw-colored liquid with a strong, obnoxious odor.[1] [2]

It is used as a lubricant additive and in polymer modification.[1] The chemical is one of the tertiary aliphatic mercaptans (thiols) synthesized from petroleum, as described in a 1950 paper. Initial research postulated they could be used as lubricant additives, ore flotation collectors, vulcanization accelerators, fungicides, and nonionic detergents. [3]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2-METHYL-2-HEPTANETHIOL . . CAMEO Chemicals . NOAA . April 12, 2015.
  2. Web site: ICSC: 1494, tert-OCTYL MERCAPTAN . . IPCS . International Programme on Chemical Safety . April 22, 2015.
  3. Schulze . W.A. . 1950 . Sulfur Compounds from Petroleum Hydrocarbons . Ind. Eng. Chem. . 42 . 5 . 916–921 . 10.1021/ie50485a043 . etal.

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