Atomfair 3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide C8H9ClS

Description 3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide (CAS No. 82961-52-2) is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C8H9ClS . This aromatic sulfide, also known by its IUPAC name 1-chloro-2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylbenzene , features a chloro and methylthio substitution on a methylated benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its well-defined structure (molecular weight: 172.67 g/mol) ensures consistent reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution and metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. Suitable for research and industrial applications, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ??95% by GC) and is supplied in sealed containers under inert gas to prevent degradation. Ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical,…

Description

3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide (CAS No. 82961-52-2) is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C₈H₉ClS. This aromatic sulfide, also known by its IUPAC name 1-chloro-2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylbenzene, features a chloro and methylthio substitution on a methylated benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its well-defined structure (molecular weight: 172.67 g/mol) ensures consistent reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution and metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. Suitable for research and industrial applications, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ??95% by GC) and is supplied in sealed containers under inert gas to prevent degradation. Ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research.

CAS No: 82961-52-2
Molecular Formula: C8H9ClS
Molecular Weight: 172.68
Exact Mass: 172.0113492
Monoisotopic Mass: 172.0113492
IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylbenzene
SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1Cl)SC
Synonyms: 82961-52-2, 3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide, 2-Methyl-3-chlorothioanisole, Benzene,1-chloro-2-methyl-3-(methylthio)-, (3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)(methyl)sulfane

Application

3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide serves as a key building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactive methylthio and chloro groups enable functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck). Researchers utilize it in heterocyclic chemistry to construct thioether-containing scaffolds. The compound may also act as a precursor for sulfoxide or sulfone derivatives in oxidation studies.

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