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PITC; thiocarbanil; phenylisothiocyanate; isothiocyanic acid phenyl ester; isothiocyanatobenzene; phenyl mustard oil | PITC; thiocarbanil; phenylisothiocyanate; isothiocyanic acid phenyl ester; isothiocyanatobenzene; phenyl mustard oil | ||
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| + | * Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. | ||
| + | * Strongly irritating to tissue. | ||
| + | * Decomposes with heat or steam to produce cyanide and sulfur oxide fumes. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC160971000&productDescription=PHENYL+ISOTHIOCYANATE%2C+9+100GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether. | Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether. | ||
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| − | | -21 | + | | -21 C |
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| − | | 1.1288 | + | | 1.1288 g/ml |
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| − | | 221 | + | | 221 C |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 7148 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 7148 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachrymator (Accessed Mar. 1, 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 08:27, 22 October 2022
Description
A clear yellowish liquid with an irritating odor that can act as a lachrymator. Phenyl isothiocyanate (PITC) is added to Vikane® fumigant as a warning agent. It is also used in tear gas and mace.
Synonyms and Related Terms
PITC; thiocarbanil; phenylisothiocyanate; isothiocyanic acid phenyl ester; isothiocyanatobenzene; phenyl mustard oil
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
- Strongly irritating to tissue.
- Decomposes with heat or steam to produce cyanide and sulfur oxide fumes.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether.
| Composition | C7H5NS |
|---|---|
| CAS | 103-72-0 |
| Melting Point | -21 C |
| Density | 1.1288 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 135.18 |
| Refractive Index | 1.64918 |
| Boiling Point | 221 C |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 7148
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachrymator (Accessed Mar. 1, 2006)