CAS 19552-10-4

(4-Bromobenzyl)mercaptan

Description:

(4-Bromobenzyl)mercaptan, also known as 4-bromobenzyl thiol, is an organosulfur compound characterized by the presence of a thiol (-SH) functional group attached to a benzyl group that is further substituted with a bromine atom at the para position. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor, characteristic of thiols. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic benzyl structure. The presence of the bromine atom enhances its reactivity, making it useful in various chemical synthesis applications, including the preparation of other organosulfur compounds and as a potential intermediate in pharmaceuticals. Additionally, (4-Bromobenzyl)mercaptan can participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the thiol group, which can also form disulfides under oxidative conditions. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as thiols can be toxic and irritating to the skin and respiratory system.

Formula: C₇H₇BrS

InChI: InChI=1/C7H7BrS/c8-7-3-1-6(5-9)2-4-7/h1-4,9H,5H2

SMILES: c1cc(ccc1CS)Br

Synonyms:

• (4-Bromophenyl)Methanethiol

4-Bromobenzyl mercaptan, 98%

CAS: 19552-10-4

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Formula: C₇H₇BrS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White to cream or pale yellow, Fused low melting solid (Clear to turbid liquid as melt)

Molecular weight: 203.10

Ref: 02-H26299

4-Bromobenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 19552-10-4

Formula: C₇H₇BrS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 203.0995

Ref: IN-DA003KZQ

(4-Bromophenyl)methanethiol

CAS: 19552-10-4

(4-Bromophenyl)methanethiol

Formula: C₇H₇BrS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white to colourless fused solid

Molecular weight: 203.09948g/mol

Ref: 54-OR51963

4-Bromobenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 19552-10-4

Formula: C₇H₇BrS

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Low Melting Solid

Molecular weight: 203.1

Ref: 10-F024343