Title: Thiobenzyl Alcohol
CAS Registry Number: 100-53-8
CAS Name: Benzenemethanethiol
Additional Names: benzyl mercaptan; a-toluenethiol
Molecular Formula: C7H8S
Molecular Weight: 124.20
Percent Composition: C 67.69%, H 6.49%, S 25.82%
Line Formula: C6H5CH2SH
Properties: Colorless liquid; odor of leek; d20 1.058; bp 194-195°. Oxidizes in air to dibenzyl disulfide.
Boiling point: bp 194-195°
Density: d20 1.058
CAUTION: Can cause mild irritation to mucous membranes.