Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Methyl-4-sulfanyl-2-pentanone (CAS: 19872-52-7)?
Answer
4-Methyl-4-sulfanyl-2-pentanone (CAS: 19872-52-7) is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of approximately 132.19 g/mol. The compound is soluble in ethanol and acetone but slightly soluble in water. It is a moderately reactive compound, especially under basic conditions. It has a boiling point of 168°C and a melting point of -31°C. It is slightly acidic and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
19872-52-7
English Name
4-Methyl-4-sulfanyl-2-pentanone
Molecular Formula
C6H12OS
Molecular Weight
132.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(C)(C)S
InChIKey
QRNZMFDCKKEPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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