3857. 2-(Ethylthio)ethanol

Nomenclature

CAS number: 110-77-0
β-Hydroxydiethyl sulfide.
C4H10OS; mol wt 106.19.
C 45.24%, H 9.49%, O 15.07%, S 30.20%.

Description and references

Prepn from 2-chloroethanol and ethyl mercaptan: Demuth, Meyer, Ann. 240, 310 (1887); Steinkopf et al., Ber. 53, 1010 (1920); from 2-thioethanol and diethyl sulfate: Bergmann, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 74, 829 (1952).

Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid. d2020 1.015-1.025. bp760 184.5°; bp28 99°. Soluble in ether, other organic solvents.

Use

Intermediate for pesticides, lubricating and cutting oil additives, flotation agents, plasticizers.