Description

Potassium 3-Methylbenzenethiolate is the potassium salt of 3-methylbenzenethiol, a versatile organosulfur intermediate. This compound is valued for its nucleophilic thiolate anion, which is highly reactive in various organic synthesis pathways, particularly for the formation of thioethers and other sulfur-containing molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing aryl thioether or sulfone functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophenol moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of sulfur-based ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) and other C-S bond-forming reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and self-assembled monolayers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 3-Methylbenzenethiolate
CAS No.	63468-44-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7KS
Molecular Weight	162.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 3-methylbenzenethiolate; Potassium m-toluenethiolate; 3-Methylbenzenethiol, potassium salt; m-Tolyl mercaptan, potassium salt; Potassium (3-methylphenyl)thiolate; m-Thiocresol potassium salt; Potassium m-methylbenzenethiolate; m-Toluenethiol potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 3-Methylbenzenethiolate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by titration), residual solvents, and heavy metal content is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to moisture and air. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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