1-Dodecanethiol, 98%
1-Dodecanethiol, 98%
1-Dodecanethiol, 98%
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1-Dodecanethiol, 98%

CAS: 112-55-0 | C12H26S | 202.40 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS112-55-0
IUPAC Namedodecane-1-thiol
Molecular FormulaC12H26S
InChI KeyWNAHIZMDSQCWRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCS
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Refractive Index1.4570-1.4610 @ 20°C (non-U.S. specification)
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
1-Dodecanethiol is used in the preparation of hydrophobic or mixed self-assembled monolayers. It is also employed as a chain transfer agent for radical polymerization. Further, it is utilized as a polymerization inhibitor in polyurethane and neoprene adhesives, which finds application in the footwear industry. In addition to this, it acts as a protein regenerating agent used for the regeneration of native proteins from mercuribenzoate.

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Applications
1-Dodecanethiol is used in the preparation of hydrophobic or mixed self-assembled monolayers. It is also employed as a chain transfer agent for radical polymerization. Further, it is utilized as a polymerization inhibitor in polyurethane and neoprene adhesives, which finds application in the footwear industry. In addition to this, it acts as a protein regenerating agent used for the regeneration of native proteins from mercuribenzoate.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkali metals.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Chen, D.; Cui, P.; Cao, H.; Yang, J. A 1-dodecanethiol-based phase transfer protocol for the highly efficient extraction of noble metal ions from aqueous phase. J. Env.Sci. 2015, 29, 146-150.
  2. Dickson, R. E.; Hu, M. Z. Chemical synthesis and optical characterization of regular and magic-sized CdS quantum dot nanocrystals using 1-dodecanethiol. J. Mater. Res. 2015, 30 (7), 890-895.