Description

2-Methylbenzyl Mercaptan, 97 is a high-purity organosulfur compound characterized by its distinctive thiol functional group attached to a methyl-substituted benzyl moiety. This chemical serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is essential for research chemists and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require a reliable, high-quality intermediate for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of sulfur-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the thiol group acts as a critical reactive site.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a building block for creating sulfurous notes in certain aroma chemicals, though typically at high purity grades.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the formation of thioethers.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Useful in the development of metal-complexing ligands for catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbenzyl Mercaptan, 97
CAS No.	14092-00-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10S
Molecular Weight	138.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbenzylthiol; (2-Methylphenyl)methanethiol; o-Tolylmethanethiol; α-Toluenethiol, 2-methyl-; 1-(2-Methylphenyl)methanethiol; 2-Methylbenzyl mercaptan; 2-Methyl-α-toluenethiol; Benzyl mercaptan, 2-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylbenzyl Mercaptan, 97 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the declared 97% minimum purity specification and is free from critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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