Description

2,6-Dimethylthiophenol (CAS 118-72-9) is a high-purity aromatic thiol compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀S. This specialized chemical, also known as 2,6-dimethylbenzenethiol, is characterized by its distinct thiol functional group and two methyl substituents at the 2 and 6 positions of the benzene ring. With a molecular weight of 138.23 g/mol, it is commonly utilized as a building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research.

Our 2,6-Dimethylthiophenol is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, making it ideal for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and material science. The compound is supplied in sealed containers under inert conditions to ensure stability and longevity. Researchers and industrial scientists can rely on this product for precise and reproducible results in their experiments.

Key Features:

• High chemical purity (>98%)
• Stable under recommended storage conditions
• Compatible with a wide range of organic reactions
• Available in customizable quantities for lab and bulk use

Properties

• CAS Number: 118-72-9
• Complexity: 80.6
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylbenzenethiol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10S/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: QCLJODDRBGKIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 3.150
• Exact Mass: 138.05032149
• Molecular Formula: C8H10S
• Molecular Weight: 138.23
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C)S
• Topological: 1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 138.05032149
• Boiling Point: 122.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
• Solubility: slightly
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethylthiophenol, 2,6-Dimethylbenzenethiol, 118-72-9, 2,6-dimethyl thiophenol, BENZENETHIOL, 2,6-DIMETHYL-, 2,6-Xylenethiol, 2,6-Xylyl mercaptan, 2,6-Dimethylphenylthiol, FEMA No. 3666, 2,6-dimethylbenzene-1-thiol, EINECS 204-272-3, 3A223G78P4, DTXSID8059477, 2,6-DIMETHYLTHIOPHENOL [FHFI], DTXCID8033437, 204-272-3, 2,6-Dimethyl-benzenethiol, MFCD00010021, CHEMBL321211, UNII-3A223G78P4, 2,6-Thioxylenol, m-Xylene-2-thiol, 2-Mercapto-m-xylene, 2,6-Xylenethiol, 8CI, 2,6-Dimethylbenzenethiol #, SCHEMBL191201, SCHEMBL1402232, 2,6-Dimethylbenzenethiol, 95%, FEMA 3666, CHEBI:230256, BDBM50409547, AKOS006223922, FD34355, 2,6-Dimethylbenzenethiol, >=95%, FG, AS-58173, DB-030810, CS-0153692, NS00021549, D83372, EN300-673700, Q27256943

Application

2,6-Dimethylthiophenol is widely used as a precursor in the synthesis of sulfur-containing heterocycles and metal-chelating ligands. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents. Additionally, this compound finds utility in polymer chemistry as a chain-transfer agent or modifier.

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 (> 99.9%): 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 (> 99.9%)

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