Formula C2H3NS Appearance Colourless liquid | Density 1.074 g/cm³ | |
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Methyl thiocyanate is an organic compound with the formula CH3SCN. It is a colourless liquid with an onion-like odor. It is produced by the methylation of thiocyanate salts. The compound is a precursor to the more useful isomer methyl isothiocyanate (CH3NCS).
Safety
The LD50 is 60 mg/kg (rats, oral).
It is listed as an extremely hazardous substance by the United States's Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
References
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