108-40-7 | M-Thiocresol

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	>98.0%(GC)(T)	in stock	$39.00	$27.00
25g	>98.0%(GC)(T)	in stock	$113.00	$79.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB65349
• Chemical Name: M-Thiocresol
• CAS Number: 108-40-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8S
• Molecular Weight: 124.2034
• MDL Number: MFCD00004843
• SMILES: Cc1cccc(c1)S
• NSC Number: 81219

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 70.8
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• XLogP3: 2.8

Upstream Synthesis Route

3-Methylbenzenethiol, also known as meta-cresol thiol, is a versatile chemical compound commonly employed in organic synthesis for a variety of applications. One of the prominent uses of 3-Methylbenzenethiol in chemical synthesis is as a nucleophilic sulfur source in reactivity studies and reactions.In the realm of organic chemistry, 3-Methylbenzenethiol serves as a crucial building block for the construction of various organic molecules and functional materials. Its thiol group enables it to participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions, allowing for the introduction of sulfur-containing groups into a wide range of organic compounds.Additionally, 3-Methylbenzenethiol can serve as a key reagent in the synthesis of sulfur-containing heterocycles, which are fundamental structural motifs found in many biologically active compounds and pharmaceuticals. By incorporating 3-Methylbenzenethiol into synthetic routes, chemists can access a diverse array of sulfur-containing molecules with tailored properties and functionalities.Furthermore, the unique reactivity of 3-Methylbenzenethiol makes it a valuable tool for the modification of organic surfaces and materials. Through its thiol group, this compound can be utilized in surface functionalization strategies, enabling the covalent attachment of sulfur-containing moieties onto various substrates for applications in areas such as materials science and surface chemistry.Overall, the versatile nature of 3-Methylbenzenethiol in chemical synthesis underscores its importance as a valuable building block for the creation of new organic compounds and materials with diverse functionalities and applications.

Literature

• 2,3-Anhydrosugars in glycoside bond synthesis. Application to 2,6-dideoxypyranosides.

  The Journal of organic chemistry 20090320

• New paeonilactone-A adducts formed by anaerobic incubation of paeoniflorin with Lactobacillus brevis in the presence of arylthiols.

  Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin 20010701