Description

Benzenemethanethiol, Sodium Salt is the sodium salt derivative of benzyl mercaptan, a versatile organosulfur compound. This chemical is valued for its role as a key nucleophile and building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the benzylthio moiety. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the preparation of sulfur-containing ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds, subject to appropriate purity grades.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable nucleophile for alkylation and addition reactions in complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanethiol, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	3492-64-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NaS
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Benzyl Mercaptide; Sodium Benzylthiolate; Benzylthiol Sodium Salt; Benzyl Mercaptan Sodium Salt; (Phenylmethyl)thiol Sodium Salt; Benzenemethanethiolate, Sodium; Sodium Phenylmethanethiolate
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Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanethiol, Sodium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are available for all shipments. We can supply material compliant with various customer-specific requirements for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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