CAS 81227-89-6

Benzeneethanol, 4-(methylthio)-

Description:

Benzeneethanol, 4-(methylthio)-, also known as 4-(methylthio)phenethyl alcohol, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with a methylthio group and a hydroxyl group. Its molecular structure features a phenethyl alcohol backbone, where the hydroxyl (-OH) group is attached to the ethyl side of the benzene ring, while the methylthio (-S-CH3) group is positioned at the para (4) position relative to the hydroxyl group. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate solubility in water due to the presence of the hydroxyl group. Benzeneethanol, 4-(methylthio)- may be used in various applications, including as a fragrance component in perfumery and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Its chemical properties, such as reactivity and stability, are influenced by the electron-donating nature of the methylthio group and the electron-withdrawing characteristics of the hydroxyl group.

Formula: C₉H₁₂OS