4-(Methylthio)benzyl alcohol, 98%

Description

CAS: 3446-90-0 | C8H10OS | 154.227 g/mol

4-(Methylthio)benzenemethanol is used to prepare (4-substituted benzyl)(trifluoromethyl)pyrazoles and -pyrazolones as potent antihyperglycemic agents.

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Applications
4-(Methylthio)benzenemethanol is used to prepare (4-substituted benzyl)(trifluoromethyl)pyrazoles and -pyrazolones as potent antihyperglycemic agents.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3446-90-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H10OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.227
• MDL Number: MFCD00009706
• InChI Key: MTXQKSQYMREAGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methylthio benzyl alcohol, 4-methylthio phenyl methanol, p-methylthiobenzyl alcohol, 4-methylsulfanyl phenyl methanol, 4-methylthiobenzyl alcohol, 4-methylthio benzylalcohol, p-methylthio benzyl alcohol, 4-methylsulfanylphenyl methanol, 4-hydroxymethyl thioanisole
• PubChem CID: 592968
• IUPAC Name: (4-methylsulfanylphenyl)methanol
• SMILES: CSC1=CC=C(C=C1)CO

• Melting Point: 41°C to 43°C
• Boiling Point: 108°C to 109°C (0.4 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 154.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-(Methylthio)benzyl alcohol

Safety and Handling

TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only