CAS 6258-60-2

4-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol

Description:

4-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol, also known by its CAS number 6258-60-2, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a thiol (-SH) group and a methoxy (-OCH₃) substituent on a toluene backbone. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct odor. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic structure. The presence of the thiol group imparts reactivity, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions and oxidation processes. Additionally, the methoxy group can influence the compound's electronic properties and steric hindrance, affecting its reactivity and interactions with other molecules. 4-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol is of interest in organic synthesis and may have applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a chemical intermediate. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as thiols can be malodorous and may pose health risks upon exposure.

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10OS/c1-9-8-4-2-7(6-10)3-5-8/h2-5,10H,6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PTDVPWWJRCOIIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(S)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1

Synonyms:

• (4-Methoxyphenyl)Methanethiol
• (4-Methoxyphenyl)methylthiol
• (p-Methoxyphenyl)methanethiol
• 4-Methoxy-alpha-toluenethiol
• 4-Methoxy-alpha-toluenethiol = 4-Methoxybenzyl Mercaptan
• 4-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol
• 4-Methoxybenzenemethanethiol
• 4-Methoxybenzylthiol
• 4-Methoxytoluenethiol
• Benzenemethanethiol, 4-methoxy-
• [4-(Methyloxy)phenyl]methanethiol
• p-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol
• p-Methoxybenzenemethanethiol
• p-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan
• p-Methoxybenzylthiol

4-Methoxy-alpha-toluenethiol

CAS: 6258-60-2

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 154.23

Ref: 3B-M1165

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan, 98%

CAS: 6258-60-2

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan is used to synthesize many -mercapto amino acids with side-chain lengths ranging from 3-5 methylene units. It is used as an internal standard in the Quantitative determination of wine polyfunctional mercaptans at the level of nanogram per liter. This Thermo Scientific Chemi

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 154.23

Ref: 02-B22542

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 6258-60-2

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Pale yellow Liquid-Clear

Molecular weight: 154.2294

Ref: 54-BI7572

4-Methoxy Benzylmercaptan

CAS: 6258-60-2

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 154.2294

Ref: IN-DA00370L

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 6258-60-2

4-Methoxy-α-toluenethiol

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: 96%

Molecular weight: 154.23

Ref: IN-DG01147261

4-Methoxybenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 6258-60-2

Formula: C₈H₁₀OS

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Liquid (Oil)

Molecular weight: 154.23

Ref: 10-F050468