Compound Q&A
What is Sodium Methanethiolate (CAS: 5188-07-8)?
Answer
Sodium Methanethiolate (CAS: 5188-07-8) is a sodium salt of methanethiol, formulated as ~20% in water. It has a strong odor, is soluble in water, and exhibits corrosive properties. This compound is commonly used as a thiolate reagent in chemical synthesis due to its nucleophilic nature and ability to participate in sulfide formation reactions.
About
CAS No
5188-07-8
English Name
Sodium Methanethiolate (~20% in Water)
Molecular Formula
CH3NaS
Molecular Weight
70.09 g/mol
SMILES
C[S-].[Na+]
InChIKey
RMBAVIFYHOYIFM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
