Sodium Thiomethoxide, also known as sodium methyl mercaptide, is an organosulfur salt characterized by strong nucleophilic behavior derived from the thiolate anion. It readily participates in substitution and coupling reactions involving electrophilic carbon centers, particularly in sulfur–carbon bond formation. Sodium Thiomethoxide (CAS 5188-07-8) is typically used as a nucleophilic reagent in organic synthesis, where controlled reactivity supports defined transformation pathways in process chemistry. For industrial users, the material is supplied with competitive factory pricing, customized specifications, and complete documentation including MSDS, TDS, COA, supporting bulk supply requirements.
Sodium Thiomethoxide CAS 5188-07-8
- CAS: 5188-07-8
- Synonyms: Sodium Thiomethoxide, Sodium Methyl Mercaptide, Methanethiolate Sodium, Sodium Methanethiolate
- Einecs: 225-969-9
- Molecular Formula: CH3NaS
- Grade: Industrial grade 99%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging
Product Description
Product Name:Sodium methylmercaptan
Sodium methyl mercaptan has several applications in practice. It can be used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis and is used to synthesize some organic compounds. In addition, it can also be used as an antioxidant on metal surfaces to prevent corrosion of metals. In addition, sodium methyl mercaptan can also be used in medicine, pesticide manufacturing, dye industry and other fields.
Appearance:Colorless transparent liquid
Chemical formula: CH3NaS
Molecular Weight: 70.089
CAS Number: 5188-07-8
EINECS Number: 225-969-9
Water soluble: soluble
Density: 1.139 g/cm³
Appearance: Colorless and transparent liquid
Flash point: 27 °C
Solubility: Soluble in water and some organic solvents
Main uses: used as raw materials for pesticides, medicines, and dye intermediates. It can be used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis and is used to synthesize some organic compounds. In addition, it can also be used as an antioxidant on metal surfaces to prevent corrosion of metals. In addition, sodium methyl mercaptan can also be used in medicine, pesticide manufacturing, dye industry and other fields.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Do sodium thiomethoxide and sodium methyl mercaptide refer to the same substance?
A: Yes. Sodium thiomethoxide and sodium methyl mercaptide are different names for the same chemical substance and correspond to the same CAS number. -
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Is sodium thiomethoxide commonly used as a nucleophilic reagent in synthesis processes?
A: Sodium thiomethoxide is commonly used in organic synthesis where a sulfur-based nucleophile is required for substitution or bond-forming reactions. -
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Is sodium thiomethoxide supplied for industrial processing rather than analytical laboratory use only?
A: It is typically supplied as an industrial chemical reagent, with use determined by process requirements rather than small-scale analytical applications.
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