Description

4-(Mercaptomethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative featuring a reactive thiol (-SH) functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzonitrile core with a thiol handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites to create diverse chemical structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce thiol functional groups into polymer backbones or as a cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins and high-performance materials.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex heterocycles and other molecular architectures in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and surface modification due to the affinity of the thiol group for certain metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Mercaptomethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	51776-12-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7NS
Molecular Weight	149.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Mercaptomethyl)benzonitrile; p-(Mercaptomethyl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyanobenzyl mercaptan; (4-Cyanophenyl)methanethiol; Benzonitrile, 4-(mercaptomethyl)-; p-Cyanobenzyl mercaptan; 4-(Mercaptomethyl)phenyl cyanide; 51776-12-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Mercaptomethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your research and process requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 for long-term stability. Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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