Stearyl mercaptan

CAS Number: 2885-00-9

Molecular Formula: C18H38S

About Stearyl mercaptan

Stearyl mercaptan CAS 2885-00-9 is a critical long-chain thiol utilised extensively in the polymer industry as a highly effective chain transfer agent to control molecular weight and improve thermal stability during the polymerization of synthetic rubbers and resins. 1-Octadecanethiol serves as a vital component in the...

Stearyl mercaptan Specifications

CAS Number

2885-00-9

Molecular Formula

C18H38S

Molecular Weight

286.56 g/mol

IUPAC Name

octadecane-1-thiol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCS

InChI Key

QJAOYSPHSNGHNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

2885-00-9

Molecular Formula

C18H38S

Molecular Weight

286.56 g/mol

IUPAC Name

octadecane-1-thiol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCS

InChI Key

QJAOYSPHSNGHNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

286.56 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to almost white powder, lump, or crystal

Surface Modification Agent

An alkanethiol used for the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on transition metal surfaces like gold to modify surface properties, facilitate superhydrophobicity, and enhance the performance of sensors and gold nanoparticles

Chemical Intermediate

A building block used in organic synthesis for the production of synthetic rubber, tarnish-preventing agents, lubricants, and high-performance antioxidants for plastics

Polymerization Regulator

A chain transfer agent employed in polymer science to control molecular weight distribution and improve the durability of resins and fibers

Laboratory Reagent

A specialized sulfur compound utilized in scientific research for applications such as electrochemical analysis, mercury detection, and the passivation of semiconductor surfaces.