Description

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound featuring a methylenedioxy functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its unique sulfur-containing heterocyclic potential.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, conductive materials, and organic electronic components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating sulfur-functionalized complex organic structures in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Thiophenol
CAS No.	5274-08-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2S
Molecular Weight	154.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Methylenedioxythiophenol; 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-thiol; 5-Mercapto-1,3-benzodioxole; Piperonyl mercaptan; 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzenethiol; Sesamxol; 5-Thiol-1,3-benzodioxole
EINECS	226-092-1

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our chemical intermediates. Production of 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Thiophenol adheres to in-house specifications designed to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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 to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.