CAS 5755-57-7

2-[(3-Phenylpropyl)thio]ethanol

Description:

2-[(3-Phenylpropyl)thio]ethanol, with the CAS number 5755-57-7, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a thiol group (-SH) and an ethanol backbone. This compound features a phenylpropyl group attached to a sulfur atom, which is further connected to an ethyl alcohol moiety. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct odor, indicative of its thiol functional group. The presence of the sulfur atom contributes to its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate solubility in water due to the hydrophilic ethanol portion. Its chemical structure allows for potential applications in organic synthesis, as well as in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, the compound may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this substance, as thiols can be toxic and have strong odors.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₆OS

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H16OS/c12-8-10-13-9-4-7-11-5-2-1-3-6-11/h1-3,5-6,12H,4,7-10H2

InChI key: InChIKey=MGPFGRYMVVLKHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCSCCO)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-[(3-Phenylpropyl)thio]ethanol
• Ethanol, 2-[(3-phenylpropyl)thio]-
• 2-[(3-Phenylpropyl)sulfanyl]ethan-1-ol

2-[(3-Phenylpropyl)sulfanyl]ethan-1-ol

CAS: 5755-57-7

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Formula: C₁₁H₁₆OS

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 196.31 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FAA75557