4-(Trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol

CAS: 169685-29-4

Ref. 3D-FT71578

Product Information

• Name: 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol
• Synonyms: 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenethiol, 1H-imidazol-5-amine

Description

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol is a compound that has been shown to have antioxidant properties. It has been shown to scavenge free radicals and chelate metal ions, which can be toxic to cells. 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in laboratory studies. This compound also has antimicrobial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The biological activity of 4-(trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol is due to its ability to cleave DNA strands by donating electrons and hydrogen atoms. 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)thiophenol also exhibits radical scavenging activity, which may be due to its ability to produce hydrogen peroxide from peroxides through a reaction with superoxide anions.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 194.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅F₃OS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Colourless To Pale Yellow Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5F3OS/c8-7(9,10)11-5-1-3-6(12)4-2-5/h1-4,12H
• InChI key: InChIKey=JHVNSRJPBXPZJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: FC(F)(F)Oc1ccc(S)cc1