Title: Lethane? 384 (Rohm & Haas)
CAS Registry Number: 112-56-1
CAS Name: Thiocyanic acid 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl ester
Synonyms: 2-butoxy-2¢-thiocyanodiethyl ether; 2-[2-(butoxy)ethoxy]ethyl ester of thiocyanic acid; butyl carbitol rhodanate; 1-butoxy-a-(2-thiocyanoethoxy)ethane
Molecular Formula: C9H17NO2S
Molecular Weight: 203.30
Percent Composition: C 53.17%, H 8.43%, N 6.89%, O 15.74%, S 15.77%
Line Formula: C4H9OCH2CH2OCH2CH2SCN
Literature References: Prepn: Bruson,
US 2372809 (1945 to Rohm & Haas).
Properties: Liquid, bp0.25 120-125°. Commercial product, brownish oil, is a mixture with petroleum distillate which constitutes 47% by weight or 50% by volume. Practically insol in water. Miscible with hydrocarbons and most organic solvents.
Boiling point: bp0.25 120-125°
Use: Insecticide.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.