Description

2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiol (-SH) group on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, as well as industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The compound's reactivity is key for creating complex molecules where precise sulfur incorporation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates requiring thiophenol or aryl sulfide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dimethylbenzenethiol structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing metal-complexing ligands in catalysis and material science applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur sites into polymers, altering their properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various name reactions for constructing carbon-sulfur bonds, such as in nucleophilic aromatic substitution or addition reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: May be used in trace amounts or as an intermediate for synthesizing certain sulfur-containing aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol
CAS No.	13616-82-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10S
Molecular Weight	138.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylthiophenol; 2,4-Xylenethiol; 2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol; 2,4-Dimethylphenyl mercaptan; 1-Mercapto-2,4-dimethylbenzene; 2,4-DMBT; Thio-2,4-xylenol; 2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol (asym-xylenethiol)
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its thiol nature, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.