3815. Ethyl Isothiocyanate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 542-85-8
Isothiocyanatoethane; ethyl mustard oil.
C3H5NS; mol wt 87.14.
C 41.35%, H 5.78%, N 16.07%, S 36.80%.

Description and references

Obtained by the action of mercuric chloride on the product of the reaction of carbon disulfide with ethylamine.

Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless to yellowish liq; pungent odor. d418 1.003. bp 130-132°. mp -6°. nD18 1.5142. Insol in water. Miscible with alcohol, ether.

Caution

Vapors irritate the eyes; blister the skin.

Use

Military poison gas.