Description
p-(Phenylthio)benzyl alcohol (CAS No. 6317-56-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C13H12OS. This versatile benzyl alcohol derivative features a phenylthio substituent at the para position, making it a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, material science, and fine chemical applications. The product is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with a purity of ≥98% (HPLC), ensuring consistency for research and industrial use. Its unique structure allows for functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, oxidation processes, and as a precursor for advanced materials. Proper storage under inert conditions (2-8°C) is recommended to maintain stability. Available in quantities from milligrams to kilograms, this compound is ideal for laboratories requiring precise and reliable reagents for complex synthetic pathways.
Properties
- CAS Number: 6317-56-2
- Complexity: 169
- IUPAC Name: (4-phenylsulfanylphenyl)methanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C13H12OS/c14-10-11-6-8-13(9-7-11)15-12-4-2-1-3-5-12/h1-9,14H,10H2
- InChI Key: PGOAWMRWDZJQTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 216.06088618
- Molecular Formula: C13H12OS
- Molecular Weight: 216.30
- SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)SC2=CC=C(C=C2)CO
- Topological: 45.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 216.06088618
- Synonyms: 6317-56-2, p-(Phenylthio)benzyl alcohol, 4-(Phenylthio)benzyl Alcohol, benzenemethanol, 4-(phenylthio)-, 4-(Phenylthio)benzenemethanol, TMD9BW7WU5, [4-(phenylsulfanyl)phenyl]methanol, EINECS 228-658-6, NSC 43060, NSC-43060, DTXSID10212511, (4-(PHENYLSULFANYL)PHENYL)METHANOL, DTXCID40135002, 228-658-6, (4-(phenylthio)phenyl)methanol, (4-phenylsulfanylphenyl)methanol, [4-(phenylthio)phenyl]methanol, MFCD04108413, NSC43060, UNII-TMD9BW7WU5, SCHEMBL2172895, SCHEMBL5761245, 1-hydroxymethyl-4-phenylthiobenzene, BCP26352, AKOS009097618, FD16005, FP27006, DS-12014, SY107550, 4-(Phenylthio)benzenemethanol;NSC 43060, DB-073279, CS-0156050, NS00035352, 4-(Phenylthio)benzenemethanol; NSC 43060;, EN300-136854, p-(Phenylthio)benzyl alcohol pound>>(4-phenylsulfanylphenyl)methanol
p-(Phenylthio)benzyl alcohol is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfur-containing bioactive molecules. It serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex structures via oxidation or nucleophilic substitution reactions. Researchers also utilize it in material science for designing novel polymers and liquid crystals due to its aromatic and thioether functionalities.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (33.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (33.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (33.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (33.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (33.3%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (33.3%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (33.3%)
- STOT SE 3 (33.3%)
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