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Atomfair Benzyl mercaptan C7H8S

Description Benzyl mercaptan (CAS No. 100-53-8), also known as phenylmethanethiol, is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C7H8S . This colorless to pale yellow liquid possesses a distinctive, pungent odor characteristic of thiols. As a valuable building block in organic synthesis, it features a reactive thiol (-SH) group attached to a benzyl moiety, enabling diverse chemical transformations. With a molecular weight of 124.20 g/mol, boiling point of 195??C, and density of 1.058 g/mL at 25??C, this reagent is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability. Suitable for use in pharmaceutical intermediates, fragrance synthesis, and material science applications. Available…

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Description

Benzyl mercaptan (CAS No. 100-53-8), also known as phenylmethanethiol, is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C7H8S. This colorless to pale yellow liquid possesses a distinctive, pungent odor characteristic of thiols. As a valuable building block in organic synthesis, it features a reactive thiol (-SH) group attached to a benzyl moiety, enabling diverse chemical transformations. With a molecular weight of 124.20 g/mol, boiling point of 195??C, and density of 1.058 g/mL at 25??C, this reagent is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability. Suitable for use in pharmaceutical intermediates, fragrance synthesis, and material science applications. Available in various packaging options with ??98% purity (GC).

  • CAS No: 100-53-8
  • Molecular Formula: C7H8S
  • Molecular Weight: 124.21
  • Exact Mass: 124.03467143
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 124.03467143
  • IUPAC Name: phenylmethanethiol
  • SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CS
  • Synonyms: BENZYL MERCAPTAN, Phenylmethanethiol, Benzenemethanethiol, Benzylthiol, Thiobenzyl alcohol

Application

Benzyl mercaptan serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. Researchers utilize it as a precursor for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. In materials science, it acts as a surface modifier for nanoparticles and polymers. The compound also finds use in fragrance formulation, contributing to garlic-like notes in flavor compositions. Additionally, it serves as a chain transfer agent in polymerization reactions.

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