Description

4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound featuring a butylphenyl substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of materials with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, liquid crystal materials, and functional polymer chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring thioether or disulfide linkages.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a precursor in the production of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, where the butylphenyl-thiophenol core contributes to mesogenic properties.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce thiol groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking capability, or metal-binding.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and sensitizers for optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, particularly for metal complexes where sulfur donor atoms are required.
• Surface Functionalization: Applied to modify material surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, quantum dots) via thiol-gold or other thiol-based coupling chemistry for sensor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol
CAS No.	107336-77-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈S
Molecular Weight	242.38 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Butylphenyl)benzenethiol; p-Butylphenylthiophenol; 4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)benzenethiol; 1-(4-Mercaptophenyl)-4-butylbenzene; 4-(4-Butylphenyl)thiophenol; 4'-Butyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-thiol; 4-(4-Butylphenyl)phenyl mercaptan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each 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 every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability, especially after opening the original container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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