Description

4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzenethiol is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a bromine substituent and a thiol functional group on a methylbenzene core. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-containing or halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromine and thiol groups offer sites for further chemical modification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the metal-coordinating ability of the thiol group.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Provides a versatile substrate for organic synthesis methodologies, including cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzenethiol
CAS No.	14395-52-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrS
Molecular Weight	203.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-bromobenzenethiol; 4-Bromo-3-methylthiophenol; 1-Bromo-2-methyl-6-mercaptobenzene; (4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)thiol; 2-Bromo-6-methylbenzenethiol; 4-Bromo-m-toluenethiol; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzenethiol CAS 14395-52-9
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzenethiol adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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