Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene-1-Thiol is a specialized organosulfur compound characterized by a thiol functional group attached to a highly chlorinated benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in agrochemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical and advanced material sectors for constructing novel compounds with specific electronic or steric properties.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the development of novel agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Building block for pharmaceutical research, especially in creating sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Used in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes.
• Intermediate for producing polymer additives and stabilizers.
• Starting material in dye and pigment chemistry for creating chlorinated derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene-1-Thiol
CAS No.	4707-16-8
Molecular Formula	C6HCl4S
Molecular Weight	262.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzenethiol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorothiophenol; Tetrachlorothiophenol; 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-6-mercaptobenzene; Benzenethiol, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-; 4707-16-8; NSC 403108
EINECS	225-190-7

Quality Control

Our production of 2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene-1-Thiol 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 to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the material should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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