Description

Description

3-Thiocresol (CAS No. 108-40-7), also known as 3-methylbenzenethiol, is a high-purity aromatic thiol compound with the molecular formula C₇H₈S. This versatile organic sulfur compound is widely utilized in chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and material science applications. As a meta-substituted toluenethiol, it offers unique reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions and serves as a valuable building block for heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and functionalized materials.

Our 3-Thiocresol is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional quality, with purity levels suitable for demanding research applications. The compound’s distinct thiol group provides excellent opportunities for metal coordination, polymer modification, and surface functionalization. Researchers will appreciate its consistent performance in synthetic protocols, including thiol-ene click chemistry and catalytic transformations.

Available in various packaging options to suit laboratory needs, this product is handled and shipped with strict adherence to safety protocols. Technical specifications include detailed analytical data (GC, NMR) and comprehensive safety information in compliance with global chemical regulations.

Application

3-Thiocresol serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for sulfur-containing drug molecules and bioactive compounds. In materials science, it functions as a modifier for metal surfaces and nanoparticles through thiol-metal interactions. The compound also finds use as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

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