CAS 1679-07-8: cyclopentyl mercaptan

Cyclopentanethiol is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is an aromatic compound that belongs to the group of thiols, which are compounds containing a sulfhydryl (SH) group. Cyclopentanethiol has been shown to be effective in combination with antibiotics against bacteria. Cyclopentanethiol is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of quinoline derivatives, which have potent antitumor activity. It has been shown to inhibit inflammatory diseases by inhibiting prostaglandin production and may be useful in process optimization due to its thermal expansion properties.

Cyclopentanethiol

Cyclopentanethiol has used as a food spice. It is a pharmaceutical intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.