propane2thiol
Propane-2-thiol, also known as isopropyl mercaptan, is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3CH(SH)CH3. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor characteristic of thiols. It is a structural isomer of propanethiol. Propane-2-thiol is flammable and volatile. Its odor is so potent that even in very low concentrations, it is detectable by humans. This property makes it useful as an odorant for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to help detect leaks, as these gases are naturally odorless.
The compound can be synthesized through various methods, often involving the reaction of isopropyl halides with