Thiophene, 3-methyl-

• Formula: C₅H₆S
• Molecular weight: 98.166
• IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6S/c1-5-2-3-6-4-5/h2-4H,1H3 Copy

  
• IUPAC Standard InChIKey: QENGPZGAWFQWCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy
• CAS Registry Number: 616-44-4
• Chemical structure:
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• Other names: 3-Methylthiophene; 3-Thiotolene; Methyl-3-thiophene; β-Methylthiophene
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Gas phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled by: Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein

IR Spectrum

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Gas Phase Spectrum

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Gas Chromatography

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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal

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Kovats' RI, polar column, isothermal

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Kovats' RI, polar column, temperature ramp

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Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp

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Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp

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References

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Notes

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