Ethiolate is a volatile organosulfur compound with a strong odor, primarily used as an odorant in natural gas to help detect leaks. In chemical applications, its conjugate base, the ethiolate ion (EtS⁻), is used as a nucleophile in organic synthesis for substitution and thiolation reactions. The mechanism involves the sulfur atom attacking electrophilic centers, facilitating the formation of C–S bonds. Its high nucleophilicity and reactivity make it valuable in the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds.
MedKoo Cat#: 146304
Name: Ethiolate
CAS#: 2941-55-1
Chemical Formula: C7H15NOS
Exact Mass: 161.0874
Molecular Weight: 161.26
Elemental Analysis: C, 52.14; H, 9.38; N, 8.69; O, 9.92; S, 19.88
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 161.26 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
