CAS 6258-66-8

4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan

Description:

4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan, with the CAS number 6258-66-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a chlorobenzyl group and a thiol functional group. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor, typical of mercaptans. The compound is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. Its molecular structure features a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the para position and a mercaptan (-SH) group, which contributes to its reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis. 4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan is known for its use in the synthesis of various chemical intermediates and may also exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research. However, like many thiols, it can be toxic and should be handled with care, ensuring proper safety measures are in place during its use and storage.

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7ClS/c8-7-3-1-6(5-9)2-4-7/h1-4,9H,5H2

InChI key: InChIKey=GKQXPTHQTXCXEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• (4-Chlorophenyl)methanethiol
• (p-Chlorophenyl)methanethiol
• 4-Chloro-alpha-toluenethiol
• 4-Chloro-α-toluenethiol
• 4-Chlorobenzenemethanethiol
• 4-Chlorobenzylthiol
• Benzenemethanethiol, 4-chloro-
• NSC 108735
• NSC 203281
• p-Chloro-α-toluenethiol
• p-Chlorobenzenemethanethiol
• p-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan
• p-Chlorobenzylthiol
• α-Toluenethiol, p-chloro-

4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 6258-66-8

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 158.6485

Ref: IN-DA0033ZV

4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan

CAS: 6258-66-8

4-Chlorobenzyl mercaptan

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: >98%

Molecular weight: 158.64848

Ref: 54-OR0775

(4-Chlorophenyl)methanethiol

CAS: 6258-66-8

(4-Chlorophenyl)methanethiol

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: >98%

Molecular weight: 158.65

Ref: 54-OR80712

4-Chlorobenzyl Mercaptan

CAS: 6258-66-8

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 158.64

Ref: 3B-C0658

4-Chlorobenzylmercaptan

CAS: 6258-66-8

4-Chlorobenzylmercaptan

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 158.65

Ref: IN-DG96283

4-CHLOROBENZYLMERCAPTAN

CAS: 6258-66-8

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: No data available.

Molecular weight: 158.64

Ref: 10-F545320

4-Chlorobenzyl Mercaptan

CAS: 6258-66-8

4-Chlorobenzyl Mercaptan is a metastable, reactive chemical that is used in the synthesis of β-unsaturated ketones. It is also an intermediate for the synthesis of carbofuran, an acylation reaction product, and has been shown to be reactive with chloride ions. 4-Chlorobenzyl Mercaptan can be used in the treatment of infectious diseases, such as malaria and African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). This compound has been shown to have anti-malarial activity in animals and has been found to inhibit the growth of HIV. 4-Chlorobenzyl Mercaptan reacts with fatty acids at high temperatures to form β-unsaturated ketones.

Formula: C₇H₇ClS

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 158.64 g/mol

Ref: 3D-GAA25866