Substance profile
Thiometon
Thiometon is a colorless oil with a characteristic odor.
01 · Identification
What Thiometon is
Thiometon is a colorless oil with a characteristic odor. Its molecular formula is C6H15O2PS3 and its molecular weight is 246.4 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Thiometon
- thiometon (ISO)
- S-2-ethylthioethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P280, P301, P302, P310, P312, P330, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Thiometon properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 110 °C (230 °F) | at 0.1 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| 110 °C (230 °F) | at 97.508 mmHg (reduced pressure) | ICSC | |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | ICSC | |
| 1.209 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | It is slightly soluble in light petroleum; soluble in most organic solvents. | HSDB | |
| Readily soluble in common organic solvents. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether and mineral oils. | HSDB | ||
| 200 mg/l in water @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000017 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.00015 mmHg | at 20 °C | ICSC | |
| 0.000017 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Vapor density | 8.5 (air = 1) | ICSC | |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Thiometon
Storage conditions
Formulations are said to be stable for at least 2 yr when stored below 40 °C.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible with alkaline preparations and formulating materials.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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