Description

1-Methoxy-4-(methylthio)benzene (CAS No. 1879-16-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀OS. Also known by its IUPAC name 1-methoxy-4-methylsulfanylbenzene, this aromatic ether sulfide is widely utilized in synthetic chemistry, fragrance formulation, and material science research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), with trace moisture and residual solvent levels minimized for sensitive applications. Supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to prevent oxidation, it is ideal for use as a building block in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Technical specifications include molecular weight 154.23 g/mol, boiling point 230-232°C, and density 1.09 g/cm³ at 25°C. SDS and Certificate of Analysis provided with every order.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1879-16-9
• Complexity: 87.3
• IUPAC Name: 1-methoxy-4-methylsulfanyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10OS/c1-9-7-3-5-8(10-2)6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: DQNSKXYRRRCKGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 154.04523611
• Molecular Formula: C8H10OS
• Molecular Weight: 154.23
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)SC
• Topological: 34.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 154.04523611
• Synonyms: 1879-16-9, 1-Methoxy-4-(methylthio)benzene, Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(methylthio)-, 4-(Methylthio)anisole, Anisole, p-(methylthio)-, p-(Methylthio)anisole, p-Anisyl methyl sulfide, p-Methoxyphenyl methyl sulfide, 1-Methoxy-4-methylthiobenzene, Methyl 4-methoxyphenyl sulfide, Methyl p-methoxyphenyl sulfide, NSC 124839, 4-Methoxythiophenol, S-methyl-, Methyl p-anisyl sulfide, DTXSID40172114, DTXCID0094605, Anisole, p-(methylthio)-(8CI), Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(methylthio)-(9CI), 627-502-8, dqnskxyrrrckgh-uhfffaoysa-n, inchi=1/c8h10os/c1-9-7-3-5-8(10-2)6-4-7/h3-6h,1-2h, 4-Methoxythioanisole, (4-methoxyphenyl)(methyl)sulfane, 1-methoxy-4-methylsulfanylbenzene, MFCD00010587, 4-Methoxy thioanisole, 1-Methoxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzene, MMTB, 4-Methoxythioanisole, 97%, 4-methoxy-1-methylthiobenzene, SCHEMBL1145982, SCHEMBL1145983, SCHEMBL1146090, SCHEMBL7688798, SCHEMBL16958905, NSC124839, AKOS006220697, 1-Methoxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzene #, NSC-124839, AC-16436, LS-13426, CS-0019062, M1852, ST51041423, D91543

Application

1-Methoxy-4-(methylthio)benzene serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfur-containing heterocycles and liquid crystal materials. It is employed as a flavor/fragrance modifier in perfumery due to its aromatic sulfide character. Researchers utilize this compound in organic photovoltaic studies as an electron donor moiety. The methoxy and methylthio functional groups make it valuable for studying nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (97.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.6%): 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 (97.6%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.6%)

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