2-methyl benzothiophene
benzo[b]thiophene, 2-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl benzothiophene |
| CAS Number | 1195-14-8 |
| EINECS | 214-792-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H8 S |
| Molecular Weight | 148.22776000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00216250 |
| Nikkaji Number | J203.464F |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 242.00 to 243.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.100000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 162.00 °F. TCC ( 72.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.710 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Taste Description | solvent phenolic |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl benzothiophene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl benzothiophene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzo[b]thiophene, 2-methyl-
2-
methyl benzo(b)thiophene
2-
methyl-1-benzothiophene
2-
methyl-1-thiaindene
2-
methylbenzo(b)thiophene
2-
methylbenzothiophene
US Patents:
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines