Synonym(s): Methanethiol sodium salt; Sodium thiomethoxide
Formula: CH3SNa
Formula Weight: 70.09
CAS No.: 5188-07-8
UN Number: UN3263
Purity: ≥90% (RT)
Other Notes: Strong nucleophile used for the synthesis of methyl aryl sulfides from halo-arenes1,2; Alkanethiolates are efficient reagents for SN2 dealkylation of esters and aryl ethers3,4
Supplemental Hazards: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Packaging: 5, 25 g in glass bottle
Beilstein Registry Number: 3592983
EC No.: 225-969-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H34O4