Description

Methallyl Mercaptan is a highly volatile, sulfur-containing organic compound with a distinctive odor. It serves as a crucial intermediate and building block in the synthesis of various specialty chemicals, offering valuable reactivity for introducing sulfur and methallyl functional groups. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for creating advanced active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive thiol and alkene groups.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or a monomer in polymerization processes to modify polymer properties and introduce specific functionalities.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed in the controlled synthesis of sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to savory or alliaceous notes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures in R&D laboratories.
• Rubber and Plastic Additives: Utilized in the production of specialty additives that enhance material performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methallyl Mercaptan
CAS No.	5954-68-7
Molecular Formula	C4H8S
Molecular Weight	88.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propene-1-thiol; 3-Methyl-2-propen-1-thiol; Methallylthiol; 2-Methylallyl mercaptan; Isobutenyl mercaptan; (2-Methyl-2-propenyl)thiol; 2-Methylprop-2-ene-1-thiol
EINECS	227-734-3

Quality Control

Our Methallyl Mercaptan is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications, ensuring reliable performance in your synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.90 - 0.92 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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