Description

3-Mercaptobenzylalcohol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound containing both a thiol (mercapto) and a primary alcohol group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure allows it to act as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring thioether linkages or metal-chelating motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiol group can introduce specific biological activity.
• Polymer Modification & Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a monomer or cross-linker in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and adhesives, enhancing properties like thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand for Metal Complexes: Acts as a chelating agent in catalysis and material science for creating transition metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed to modify material surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, polymers) via the thiol group for sensor development or biocompatible coatings.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate for creating sulfur-containing compounds that contribute to specific aroma profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercaptobenzylalcohol
CAS No.	83794-86-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8OS
Molecular Weight	140.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Mercaptophenyl)methanol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzenethiol; m-Mercaptobenzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-mercapto-; 3-Mercapto-benzylalcohol; 3-Thiobenzyl Alcohol; 3-Hydroxymethylthiophenol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Mercaptobenzylalcohol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed after each use to minimize exposure to air.

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.