Description

3,5-Dimethylphenylthioethanol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thioethanol moiety attached to a dimethyl-substituted phenyl ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring thioether linkages or specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where sulfur incorporation modifies physical properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom chemical synthesis services targeting high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethylphenylthioethanol
CAS No.	685892-26-6
Molecular Formula	C10H14OS
Molecular Weight	182.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,5-Dimethylphenylthio)ethanol; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl) sulfide; 3,5-Xylylthioethanol; 2-[(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)sulfanyl]ethanol; 3,5-Dimethylbenzenethiol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether; β-Hydroxyethyl 3,5-dimethylphenyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,5-Dimethylphenylthioethanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are supplied with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.