Description

3-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound, characterized by its unique butylphenyl substituent. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where specific steric and electronic properties are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for applications such as ligand synthesis, polymer modification, and as a building block for functionalized molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether linkages or metal-chelating ligands.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the thiophenol moiety can introduce specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce thiol groups into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a nucleophile in various organic transformations, including Michael additions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol
CAS No.	845822-88-0
Molecular Formula	C16H18S
Molecular Weight	242.38 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Butylphenyl)benzenethiol; 4'-Butyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-thiol; 3-(p-Butylphenyl)thiophenol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-thiol, 4'-butyl-; 3-(4-n-Butylphenyl)benzenethiol; 3-(4-Butylphenyl)thiophenol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Thiophenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
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.