Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(Diethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride (CAS: 1942-52-5)?
Answer
2-(Diethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride (CAS: 1942-52-5) is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 247.78 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and ethanol. This compound is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It has a pKa of about 4.2, indicating it is a weak acid.
About
CAS No
1942-52-5
English Name
2-(Diethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C6H16ClNS
Molecular Weight
169.72 g/mol
SMILES
CCN(CC)CCS.Cl
InChIKey
QAXLTZBBDSDRPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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