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p-Toluenethiol

Synonym(s):4-Methylthiophenol;4-Mercaptotoluene;p-Tolyl mercaptan, p-Thiocresol;p-Thiocresol;p-Toluenethiol

  • CAS NO.:106-45-6
  • Empirical Formula: C7H8S
  • Molecular Weight: 124.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00004851
  • EINECS: 203-399-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-09-20 08:34:21
p-Toluenethiol Structural

What is p-Toluenethiol?

Chemical properties

White or colorless solid melt

The Uses of p-Toluenethiol

p-Thiocresol is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

What are the applications of Application

p-Thiocresol is a benzenethiol

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 21, p. 1235, 1980 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)71380-3

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. A flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx. See also a- TOLUENETHIOL and MERCAPTANS.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the thiol from pet ether (b 40-70o). The 2,4-dinitrophenyl thioether has m 103o (from EtOH), and the 2,4-dinitrophenyl sulfone has m 190o (from EtOH). [Beilstein 6 IV 2153.]

Properties of p-Toluenethiol

Melting point: 84-86(lit.)
Boiling point: 195 °C(lit.)
Density  1.0220
vapor density  6.2 (vs air)
vapor pressure  10 mm Hg ( 71 °C)
refractive index  1.5420 (estimate)
Flash point: 155 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Fused Solid
pka pK1:6.52 (25°C)
color  White to yellow
Water Solubility  slightly soluble
Sensitive  Stench
Merck  14,9325
BRN  605761
Stability: Smelly, Air Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference 106-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzenethiol, 4-methyl-(106-45-6)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenethiol, 4-methyl- (106-45-6)

Safety information for p-Toluenethiol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for p-Toluenethiol

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