Description
3-Chlorothiophenol (CAS No. 2037-31-2) is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C6H5ClS and IUPAC name 3-chlorobenzenethiol. This aromatic thiol derivative features a chlorine substituent at the meta position, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. Available in liquid form with a distinct pungent odor, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) and is supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to prevent oxidation. Ideal for use in coupling reactions, ligand synthesis, and as a building block for agrochemicals and dyes. Suitable for researchers requiring precise and reactive thiol chemistry.
Synonyms: m-Chlorothiophenol, Benzenethiol, 3-chloro-, NSC-32020
Properties
- CAS Number: 2037-31-2
- Complexity: 74.9
- IUPAC Name: 3-chlorobenzenethiol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5ClS/c7-5-2-1-3-6(8)4-5/h1-4,8H
- InChI Key: CQJDYPZUDYXHLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 143.9800490
- Molecular Formula: C6H5ClS
- Molecular Weight: 144.62
- SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)S
- Topological: 1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 143.9800490
- Synonyms: 3-Chlorothiophenol, Benzenethiol, 3-chloro-, m-Chlorothiophenol, B8D2M2DK8R, NSC-32020, DTXSID7062116, DTXCID9036274, 218-010-0, cqjdypzudyxhlm-uhfffaoysa-n, 3-CHLOROBENZENETHIOL, 2037-31-2, m-Chlorobenzenethiol, 3-chlorobenzene-1-thiol, Benzenethiol, m-chloro-, 3-Chloro-benzenethiol, MFCD00004839, 3-Chloromercaptobenzene, NSC32020, 3-chloro-thiophenol, EINECS 218-010-0, NSC 32020, UNII-B8D2M2DK8R, 3-Chlorobenzenethiol, 97%, SCHEMBL48358, SCHEMBL543332, CHEMBL332620, SCHEMBL11407486, SCHEMBL28033374, AKOS006223919, PS-5376, DB-045187, NS00026606, EN300-64688, D78430
Application
3-Chlorothiophenol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the preparation of sulfonamide drugs and antiviral agents. It is also used in agrochemical production for creating sulfur-containing pesticides and herbicides. In material science, this compound acts as a precursor for conductive polymers and corrosion inhibitors. Its reactivity as a thiol makes it valuable in gold nanoparticle functionalization and cross-coupling reactions.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (11.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (11.1%)
- Skin Corr. 1B (100%)
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