Description

3-(4-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a thiol (-SH) and a methylphenyl group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, as well as by manufacturers of specialty polymers and materials science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a thioether or disulfide linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thiophenol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic processes or as a modifier for catalyst surfaces.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur-containing groups into polymers, altering their physical and chemical characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and other surfaces for sensor development and nanotechnology applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocycles and for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol
CAS No.	933674-67-0
Molecular Formula	C13H12S
Molecular Weight	200.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(p-Tolyl)thiophenol; 3-(4-Methylphenyl)benzenethiol; 1-Methyl-4-(3-mercaptophenyl)benzene; 3-(4'-Methylphenyl)thiophenol; 3-(p-Methylphenyl)thiophenol; 3-(4-Tolyl)benzenethiol; 3-(4-Methylphenyl)thiophenol CAS 933674-67-0
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. 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.