Description
1-(Methylthio)-3-nitrobenzene (CAS No. 2524-76-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2S. This yellow crystalline solid is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, featuring a methylsulfanyl group (-SMe) and a nitro group (-NO2) at the meta position of the benzene ring. Its IUPAC name, 1-methylsulfanyl-3-nitrobenzene, reflects its precise structure. With a molecular weight of 169.20 g/mol, it is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC/HPLC) and is supplied in sealed packaging to ensure stability. Synonyms include EINECS 219-761-7, DTXSID30179899, and NSC 53644.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2524-76-7
- Complexity: 146
- IUPAC Name: 1-methylsulfanyl-3-nitro-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO2S/c1-11-7-4-2-3-6(5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
- InChI Key: GBGVXOUUXAIELM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 169.01974964
- Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2S
- Molecular Weight: 169.20
- SMILES: CSC1=CC=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
- Topological: 71.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 169.01974964
- Synonyms: 2524-76-7, 1-(Methylthio)-3-nitrobenzene, EINECS 219-761-7, DTXSID30179899, NSC 53644, DTXCID40102390, 219-761-7, 3-Nitrothioanisole, 3-NITRO THIOANISOLE, 1-(methylsulfanyl)-3-nitrobenzene, 1-methylsulfanyl-3-nitrobenzene, Methyl(3-nitrophenyl)sulfane, 3-nitro thioanisol, NSC53644, MFCD00024501, methyl m-nitrophenyl sulfide, SCHEMBL1145906, SCHEMBL1145909, SCHEMBL2028608, SCHEMBL11002592, SCHEMBL16956279, NSC-53644, AKOS006344921, AC-16440, BS-23129, DB-046652, CS-0206996, N0800, NS00027844, F87390
Application
1-(Methylthio)-3-nitrobenzene serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and specialty chemicals. Its nitro group enables reduction to amines for further functionalization, while the methylthio group can participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Researchers employ it in heterocyclic chemistry and as a precursor for sulfur-containing ligands in catalysis. It is also investigated for its potential in agrochemical formulations due to its bioactive properties.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H317 (97.5%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Sens. 1 (97.5%)
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