Description

2-(Phenylamino)Benzenethiol CAS NO 16078-95-8 is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring both aniline and thiophenol functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for constructing heterocyclic compounds and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing benzothiazole or phenothiazine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its sulfur-containing aromatic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or ligand precursor for developing conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of sulfur dyes and specialty organic pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis and catalysis.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation: Utilized in coordination chemistry to create catalysts for cross-coupling and other organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Phenylamino)Benzenethiol
CAS No.	16078-95-8
Molecular Formula	C12H11NS
Molecular Weight	201.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Anilinobenzenethiol; N-Phenyl-2-aminobenzenethiol; 2-(Phenylamino)thiophenol; o-(Phenylamino)benzenethiol; 2-Mercaptodiphenylamine; 2-(Phenylamino)benzenethiol; 2-(Anilino)thiophenol; 2-Aminodiphenyl sulfide
EINECS	240-212-9

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Phenylamino)Benzenethiol adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store this material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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