Thiophenol

Thiophenol – High Purity Aromatic Sulfur Compound

Thiophenol (benzenethiol) is an aromatic organosulfur compound consisting of a phenyl group bonded to a thiol group. It is used as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Thiophenol is known for its strong odor and reactivity, particularly in thiolation reactions.

Chemical Specifications

Property	Details
CAS Number	108-98-5
Grade	Industrial / Laboratory
Molecular Formula	C₆H₅SH
HSN Code	29309090
Molecular Weight	110.17 g/mol
Packing	25 kg Drum / Customized Packing
GST Tax Rate	18%

Technical Specifications

Property	Unit	Specification	Results
Appearance	-	Clear to pale yellow liquid	Clear liquid
Purity	%	Min. 99.0	99.5
Boiling Point	°C	168 – 170	169
Melting Point	°C	-15	-15
Density	g/cm³	1.07 – 1.09	1.08

Key Features

Reactive Thiol Group: Excellent for nucleophilic substitution and thiolation reactions.
High Purity: Suitable for pharmaceutical and chemical syntheses.
Good Solubility: Miscible with organic solvents for ease of use in formulations.

Applications

Pharmaceuticals: Used in synthesis of APIs and intermediates.
Agrochemicals: Building block for crop protection agents.
Dyes & Pigments: Intermediate for colorants and functional additives.
Specialty Chemicals: Used in custom synthesis and thiol-modified resins.
Organic Synthesis: Effective nucleophile in various organic transformations.

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