Description

3,5-Dimethyl-4-Mercapto-Benzyl-Alcohol is a versatile aromatic thiol-alcohol compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a mercapto (-SH) and a benzyl alcohol (-CH2OH) functional group on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical and life science industries seeking to introduce specific thioether or disulfide linkages into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring thioether bridges or as a precursor for disulfide-based prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the thiol group acts as a reactive handle for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce thiol groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking potential, and self-healing characteristics.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to meaty, roasted, or savory notes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in surface functionalization of nanoparticles and creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold surfaces due to the strong gold-thiol interaction.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethyl-4-Mercapto-Benzyl-Alcohol
CAS No.	1076200-07-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12OS
Molecular Weight	168.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Hydroxymethyl-2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanethiol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylbenzenethiol; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-(mercaptomethyl)phenol (tautomer); 4-Mercaptomethyl-2,6-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-mercaptobenzyl alcohol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylbenzenethiol; Benzyl alcohol, 3,5-dimethyl-4-mercapto-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethyl-4-Mercapto-Benzyl-Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients in research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.