Description

2,6-Di-Methyl-4-Thiophenol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiophenol core with methyl substituents. This chemical matters as a versatile building block and intermediate, prized for its reactivity in synthesizing more complex sulfur-containing molecules. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from ligand synthesis to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thiophenol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur groups into polymers, altering their properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and oxidation reactions, to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Di-Methyl-4-Thiophenol
CAS No.	43132-86-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10S
Molecular Weight	138.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-mercaptophenol; 4-Mercapto-2,6-dimethylphenol; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-thiophenol; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzenethiol; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzenethiol; 4-Mercapto-3,5-dimethylphenol; 2,6-Dimethyl-p-thiocresol
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Di-Methyl-4-Thiophenol 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 industrial and research partners. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 area. 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 or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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