Description
1-Methylsulfanyl-4-nitrobenzene (CAS 701-57-5) is a high-purity aromatic sulfide compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2S. This yellow crystalline solid is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and material science due to its reactive nitro and methylthio functional groups. With a molecular weight of 169.20 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and dichloromethane. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed containers under inert gas to prevent degradation. Ideal for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cross-coupling protocols, and as a building block for advanced heterocyclic systems. Available in quantities from 1g to 1kg with optional COA/MSDS documentation.
Properties
- CAS Number: 701-57-5
- Complexity: 138
- IUPAC Name: 1-methylsulfanyl-4-nitro-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO2S/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
- InChI Key: NEZGPRYOJVPJKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 169.01974964
- Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2S
- Molecular Weight: 169.20
- SMILES: CSC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
- Topological: 71.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 169.01974964
- Synonyms: 4-Nitrothioanisole, 701-57-5, 1-(Methylthio)-4-nitrobenzene, Benzene, 1-(methylthio)-4-nitro-, NSC 53158, NSC 525300, DTXSID10220378, DTXCID10142869, 677-868-8, inchi=1/c7h7no2s/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5h,1h, 1-(Methylsulfanyl)-4-nitrobenzene, 1-methylsulfanyl-4-nitrobenzene, methyl(4-nitrophenyl)sulfane, Methyl 4-nitrophenyl sulphide, P24FB793DH, NSC-53158, NSC-525300, Methyl 4-nitrophenyl sulfide, 1-methylsulfanyl-4-nitro-benzene, MFCD00010868, 4-Nitrothioanisole, 96%, methyl p-nitrophenyl sulfide, 1-methylthio-4-nitrobenzene, 4-methylthio-1-nitrobenzene, 4-nitrophenyl methyl sulfide, UNII-P24FB793DH, 4-Methylmercapto-nitrobenzene, SCHEMBL514482, SCHEMBL514483, CHEMBL459036, SCHEMBL6963075, SCHEMBL10518198, 1-methylsulphanyl-4-nitrobenzene, methyl-(4-nitro-phenyl)-sulfide, 1-methylsulphanyl-4-nitro-benzene, NSC53158, NSC525300, SBB068783, 1-(Methylsulfanyl)-4-nitrobenzene #, AKOS003235665, CS-W010788, PS-3200, AC-11084, DB-055384, N0761, ST50407133, D84262, Q27452721
Application
1-Methylsulfanyl-4-nitrobenzene serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystals. The compound’s electron-withdrawing nitro group facilitates aromatic nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable for creating thioether derivatives. Researchers employ it in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions to construct biaryl systems for functional materials. Its unique structure also finds use in developing photoactive compounds and nonlinear optical materials.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
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