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Benzyl isothiocyanate, 98%
Description
Benzyl isothiocyanate is used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoylacetonitrile. Benzyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-glutathione and S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-cysteine.
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Benzyl isothiocyanate is used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoylacetonitrile. Benzyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-glutathione and S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-cysteine.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.125 |
| Boiling Point | 242°C to 243°C |
| Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Refractive Index | 1.603 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2922 |
| Beilstein | 386135 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Hydrolyzes in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Benzyl isothiocyanate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzyl isothiocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only
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