Description

3,5-Diethylbenzenethiol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound, characterized by its two ethyl substituents on the benzene ring. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications requiring specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring thioether or disulfide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with tailored activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur-containing groups into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Ligand Precursor: Utilized in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of metal-complexing ligands used in catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and other surface modification technologies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and other specialty organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Diethylbenzenethiol
CAS No.	145961-15-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14S
Molecular Weight	166.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Diethylbenzenethiol; 3,5-Diethylphenyl mercaptan; 1,3-Diethyl-5-mercaptobenzene; Benzenethiol, 3,5-diethyl-; 3,5-Diethylthiophenol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,5-Diethylbenzenethiol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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