Description

3-Bromobenzylmercaptan is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a bromine substituent and a thiol functional group, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its dual reactivity, allowing it to act as a key building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This chemical is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require a reliable, high-purity intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzylthioether or thioacetal motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromobenzyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and as a modifier for catalyst surfaces.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or a functional monomer in the production of specialty polymers and functionalized materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new C-S and C-Br bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzylmercaptan
CAS No.	886497-84-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrS
Molecular Weight	203.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromophenyl)methanethiol; α-Bromo-m-toluenethiol; 3-Bromobenzylthiol; m-Bromobenzylmercaptan; 1-Bromo-3-(mercaptomethyl)benzene; 3-(Bromomethyl)benzenethiol; (3-Bromobenzyl)thiol; NSC 886497
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromobenzylmercaptan is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet the high standards required for synthetic intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.