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1-Hexadecanethiol

1-Hexadecanethiol chemical structure
CAS Number2917-26-2
FormulaCH3(CH2)15SH
Mol. Weight258.51 g/mol

What is 1-Hexadecanethiol?

1-Hexadecanethiol is a chemical compound with CAS number 2917-26-2 and molecular formula CH3(CH2)15SH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Used to prepare thiol-functionalized 1.5 nm gold nanoparticles via a ligand exchange process with triphenylphosphine-stabilized nanoparticles.1 Used in the formation of hydrophobic SAMs. Due to the length of the alkane chain, the resulting monolayer is highly ordered.2

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3(CH2)15SH

Molecular Weight

258.51 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

184-191 °C/7 mmHg(lit.)

Density

0.84 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319-H413

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

18-20 °C(lit.)
20-24 °C

EC Number

220-846-6

WGK Germany

3

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