CAS 94089-02-8

α-Methyl-2-thiophenemethanethiol

Description:

α-Methyl-2-thiophenemethanethiol, with the CAS number 94089-02-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a thiol group (-SH) attached to a thiophene ring. This compound features a methyl group at the alpha position relative to the thiol, which influences its chemical reactivity and physical properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor, often associated with sulfur-containing compounds. The presence of the thiol group imparts notable properties, such as high reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions and the ability to form disulfide bonds under oxidative conditions. Additionally, α-Methyl-2-thiophenemethanethiol may exhibit solubility in organic solvents, while its volatility can vary based on environmental conditions. This compound is of interest in various fields, including organic synthesis and materials science, due to its potential applications in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as thiols can be toxic and malodorous.

Formula: C₆H₈S₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H8S2/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-8-6/h2-5,7H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=NCCCTQRHFVSOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(S)C1=CC=CS1

Synonyms:

• 1-(2'-Thienyl)ethylmercaptan
• 1-(Thien-2-yl)ethanethiol
• 1-(Thiophen-2-yl)ethane-1-thiol
• 1-(Thiophen-2-yl)ethanethiol
• 1-(Thiophene-2-yl)ethanethiol
• 1-Thiophen-2-Ylethanethiol
• 2-Thiophenemethanethiol, α-methyl-
• alpha-Methylthiophene-2-methanethiol
• α-Methyl-2-thiophenemethanethiol
• 1-(2-THIENYL)ETHANETHIOL
• 1-(2-Thienyl)ethylmercaptane
• 1-(2'-Thienyl)ethylmercaptan,98%

1-(Thiophen-2-yl)ethane-1-thiol

CAS: 94089-02-8

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Formula: C₆H₈S₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 144.3 g/mol

Ref: 3D-UDA08902