| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 2-(Phenylthio)ethanol
 |  | [CAS] 
 699-12-7
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-HYDROXYETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE
 2-HYDROXYETHYL PHENYL SULPHIDE
 2-(PHENYLTHIO)ETHANOL
 HYDROXYETHYLPHENYLSULFIDE(2-)
 PHENYLTHIOETHANOL
 2-(Phenylsulfanyl)ethanol
 2-(phenylthio)-ethano
 Ethanol, 2-(phenylthio)-
 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl sulfide, 97+%
 PHENYLTHIOETHANOL 98%
 2-Phenylmercaptoethanol
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 211-828-9
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C8H10OS
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002905
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 154.23
 |  | [MOL File] 
 699-12-7.mol
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36:Irritating to the eyes.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 T
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 STENCH
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29309070
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 clear colorless to yellow liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 
 2-(Phenylthio)ethanol has been used:
 in the synthesis of indole, benzofuran and benzothiophenefor temporary masking of the thymine residue during the synthesis of sugar modified thymidine derivativesin the preparation of 4-[2-(phenylthio)ethoxy]phthalonitrile
 |  | [Synthesis Reference(s)] 
 Synthesis, p. 641, 1975 DOI: 10.1055/s-1975-23865
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