Sodium methanethiolate is used as a nucleophile in organic synthesis. Sodium methanethiolate is also being used as a reagent to synthesize thiol-based suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) analogues, compounds that act as potent histone deacetylase inhibitors.
SKU | RCLST508446 |
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CAS number | 5188-07-8 |
Molecular Formula | CH3NaS |
Catalog Number | RCLST508446 |
Chemical Name | Sodium Methanethiolate (95%) |
Synonyms | Methanethiol Sodium Salt (1:1); (Methylthio)sodium; Methyl Mercaptan Sodium Salt; Methylthiosodium; Sodium Methanesulfenate; Sodium Methanethiolate; Sodium Methyl Mercaptan; Sodium Methyl Sulfide; Sodium Methylmercaptide; Sodium Methylthiolate; Sodium Thi |
Molecular Weight | 70.09 |
Solubility | Water |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Off-White to Light Brown Low Melting Solid |
Storage Condition | -20°C Freezer |
Shipping Info | *eh* Dangerous goods, Stench |