Description

2-Chloro-6-Methylthiophenol is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol group and a chloro-substituted aromatic ring, making it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique structure provides reactivity at multiple sites, enabling its use in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials who require reliable, high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thioether or disulfide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloromethylthiophenol moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups into target molecules.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methylthiophenol
CAS No.	18858-05-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClS
Molecular Weight	158.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-methylbenzenethiol; 2-Chloro-6-methylthiophenol; 6-Chloro-o-toluenethiol; (2-Chloro-6-methylphenyl)thiol; 2-Chloro-6-methylphenyl mercaptan; o-Chloro-m-toluenethiol; 18858-05-4; Benzenethiol, 2-chloro-6-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Methylthiophenol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and incompatible organic solvents. Due to the thiol functionality, ensure containers are properly sealed to prevent oxidation and minimize odor.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.