Description

4-tert-Butyl-1,2-Dimercaptobenzene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a tert-butyl group and two adjacent thiol (mercapto) functional groups on a benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise metal coordination or as a building block for complex heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with metal-binding pharmacophores or specific stereochemical requirements.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis, facilitating various cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis reactions.
• Polymer Modifier: Used to introduce thiol functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking density, and metal-binding capacity in specialty resins and coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where the dimercapto moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic complexes and materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatizing agent or a standard for analytical methods targeting thiol-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-1,2-Dimercaptobenzene
CAS No.	117526-80-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18S2
Molecular Weight	226.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimercapto-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-tert-Butylbenzene-1,2-dithiol; 4-(tert-Butyl)-1,2-benzenedithiol; 4-tert-Butylcatechol dimercaptan; 4-tert-Butyl-1,2-benzenedithiol; 4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol dimercaptan; 4-tert-Butyl-1,2-dimercaptobenzene; 4-tert-Butylbenzene-1,2-dithiol
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-1,2-Dimercaptobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.