Description

3-Bromothiophenol is a versatile organosulfur building block characterized by a thiol group and a bromine substituent on an aromatic ring. This compound is essential for introducing the thiophenol moiety into complex molecular architectures, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from ligand synthesis to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles or thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophenol group acts as a critical functional handle.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of metal-chelating ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Ullmann) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct complex organic molecules.
• Chemical Research and Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromothiophenol
CAS No.	6320-01-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrS
Molecular Weight	189.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromobenzenethiol; m-Bromothiophenol; 3-Bromophenyl mercaptan; 1-Bromo-3-mercaptobenzene; (3-Bromophenyl)thiol; m-Bromobenzenethiol; 3-Bromo-1-mercaptobenzene; Benzenethiol, 3-bromo-
EINECS	228-667-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromothiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.