Description

2-tert-Butylthiophenol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a bulky tert-butyl group adjacent to a thiol functionality. This structural configuration makes it a valuable intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis, where steric hindrance and sulfur reactivity are critical. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as catalyst development and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of metal-complex catalysts for cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophenol moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or stabilizer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for introducing the tert-butylthiophenyl group into target molecules.
• Lubricant Additive Precursor: Used in the development of extreme-pressure additives and anti-wear agents for advanced lubricant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butylthiophenol
CAS No.	19728-41-7
Molecular Formula	C10H14S
Molecular Weight	166.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)benzenethiol; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzenethiol; o-tert-Butylthiophenol; 2-tert-Butylbenzenethiol; 2-tert-Butylphenyl mercaptan; 2-tert-Butylthiophenol; 2-t-Butylthiophenol; o-(tert-Butyl)thiophenol
EINECS	243-286-5

Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butylthiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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