Description

3-tert-Butylthiophenol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a bulky tert-butyl group adjacent to a thiol functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications requiring specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether linkages or sterically hindered phenols.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butylthiophenol moiety contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Polymer Modification & Stabilization: Acts as a chain transfer agent, polymerization modifier, or antioxidant precursor in the manufacture of specialty polymers and plastics.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor for metal complexes used in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma chemicals, contributing to complex scent profiles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and as a surface modifier for nanoparticles and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butylthiophenol
CAS No.	15084-61-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14S
Molecular Weight	166.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzenethiol; 3-tert-Butylbenzenethiol; m-tert-Butylthiophenol; 3-tert-Butylphenyl mercaptan; 3-(tert-Butyl)thiophenol; 1-tert-Butyl-3-mercaptobenzene; m-(tert-Butyl)benzenethiol; 3-tert-Butylthiophenol CAS 15084-61-4
EINECS	239-148-4

Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butylthiophenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound has a characteristic odor; ensure containers are properly sealed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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