Description

3-Mercapto-2-Methyl-1-Butanol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol and an alcohol functional group, making it a versatile chiral building block. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce sulfur-containing moieties and stereochemical complexity into target molecules, which is critical for fine chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiol or sulfur-ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the mercapto group acts as a critical reactive site.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to meaty, roasted, or tropical notes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis in organic synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or cross-linking monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercapto-2-Methyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	227456-33-9
Molecular Formula	C5H12OS
Molecular Weight	120.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-mercapto-1-butanol; 1-Butanol, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-; 3-Mercapto-2-methylbutan-1-ol; (RS)-3-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-butanol; (±)-3-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-butanol; 3-Mercapto-2-methylbutanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Mercapto-2-Methyl-1-Butanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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