Description

3-Mercapto-3-Methyl-1-Hexanol is a specialized mercapto alcohol compound featuring a tertiary thiol group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and production specialists for creating novel sulfur-containing compounds, where its reactivity and specific steric profile are critical.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Key precursor for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma chemicals, contributing to tropical, fruity, or meaty notes in fine perfumery and savory flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or a thiol-protecting group reagent in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or a functional monomer to introduce thiol groups into polymer backbones for cross-linking or post-polymerization modification.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of novel pesticides or herbicides where the thiol functionality is essential for biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Building block for creating specialized thiol-based ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science: Utilized in surface modification and the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and other metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercapto-3-Methyl-1-Hexanol
CAS No.	307964-23-4
Molecular Formula	C7H16OS
Molecular Weight	148.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-3-mercapto-1-hexanol; 1-Hexanol, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-; 3-Mercapto-3-methylhexan-1-ol; 3-Methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol; MMH (abbreviation); Tertiary C7 Mercapto Alcohol; 3-Methyl-3-thiohexanol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Mercapto-3-Methyl-1-Hexanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.490

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