Description
1,3-Benzenedimethanethiol (CAS No. 41563-69-3) is a high-purity aromatic dithiol compound with the molecular formula C8H10S2. This versatile reagent features two reactive thiol (-SH) groups attached to a benzene ring, making it an excellent building block for organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and materials science applications. With a purity of 95% or higher, our product is rigorously tested to ensure consistency and performance in demanding laboratory and industrial environments. It is commonly employed as a crosslinking agent, chelating ligand, or precursor for functionalized materials due to its ability to form stable bonds with metals and other organic moieties. Available in sealed packaging under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation, this compound is ideal for researchers working in fields such as supramolecular chemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced polymer development.
Properties
- CAS Number: 41563-69-3
- Complexity: 83.3
- IUPAC Name: [3-(sulfanylmethyl)phenyl]methanethiol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10S2/c9-5-7-2-1-3-8(4-7)6-10/h1-4,9-10H,5-6H2
- InChI Key: JSNABGZJVWSNOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 170.02239267
- Molecular Formula: C8H10S2
- Molecular Weight: 170.3
- SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)CS)CS
- Topological: 2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 170.02239267
- Synonyms: 1,3-Benzenedimethanethiol, 41563-69-3, DTXSID50342987, m-Xylene-.alpha.,.alpha.’-dithiol, m-Xylene-alpha,alpha’-dithiol, DTXCID40294067, 623-593-3, jsnabgzjvwsnob-uhfffaoysa-n, [3-(sulfanylmethyl)phenyl]methanethiol, 3-(Mercaptomethyl)phenylmethanethiol, 3-(mercaptomethyl)phenyl methanethiol, 1,3-Bis(mercaptomethyl)benzene, 8VH, 8VY, MFCD00012311, 1,3-xylylene dithiol, SCHEMBL126157, alpha,alpha’-Dimercapto-m-xylene, 1,3-Benzenedimethanethiol, 95%, [3-(mercaptomethyl)phenyl]methanethiol, AKOS015897642, 3-(Sulfanylmethyl)benzyl hydrosulfide #, AS-58453, DB-050770, B3854, T70899, A825594, B74
1,3-Benzenedimethanethiol serves as a critical crosslinker in thiol-ene click chemistry reactions for polymer network formation. It is widely utilized in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and as a ligand for transition metal catalysts. Researchers also employ this compound to modify surface properties in nanomaterials and create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for sensor applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.5%)
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