Essential information
CAS No.: 2365-48-2
Molecular formula:C3H6O2S
Molecular weight: 106.14400
Accurate mass: 106.00900
PSA:65.10000
LogP:0.08920
Physicochemical properties
Appearance and properties: colorless or gray green liquid
Refractive index: n20/D 1.466(lit.)
Flash point: 86 °F
Vapor pressure: 3.58mmHg at 25°C
Melting point: -24 °C
Density: 1.187 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Water solubility: 40 g/L (20 ºC)
Boiling point: 42-43 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Security information
Packing grade: III
Hazard category: 3
Customs Code: 29309070
Transport code of dangerous goods: UN 1992 3 / PG 3
WGK Germany:1
Hazard category code: R10;R20/22;R25;R36/37/38
Safety instructions: S26-S36/37-S45-S36/37/39-S28A
RTECS No.: AI7350000
Dangerous goods sign: T:Toxic;Xn:Harmful;
Product use
[Purpose 1] methyl mercaptoacetate is the raw material of the herbicide Thifensulfuron.
[Purpose 2] pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates.