4-Methylthiophenol

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4-Methylthiophenol Structure
4-Methylthiophenol structure
Common Name 4-Methylthiophenol
CAS Number 108-40-7 Molecular Weight 124.203
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 195.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H8S Melting Point <-20ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 68.3±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS05 GHS07 GHS09
GHS05, GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word Danger

Summary: 3-Methylbenzenethiol, also known as 4-Methylthiophenol, with CAS number 108-40-7, has a molecular formula of C7H8S and a molecular weight of 124.203. It appears as a transparent, colorless to light yellow liquid with a melting point below -20°C and a boiling point around 195.0°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-Methylbenzenethiol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 195.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point <-20ºC
Molecular Formula C7H8S
Molecular Weight 124.203
Flash Point 68.3±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 124.034668
PSA 38.80000
LogP 2.98
Vapour Pressure 0.6±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.578
InChIKey WRXOZRLZDJAYDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1cccc(S)c1

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
XT8700000
CHEMICAL NAME :
m-Toluenethiol
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
108-40-7
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1851959
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C7-H8-S

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
50 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: AD277-689

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05 GHS07 GHS09
GHS05, GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H315-H318-H335-H400
Precautionary Statements P261-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R20/21/22;R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S39-S36/37/39
RIDADR UN2810
WGK Germany 3
RTECS XT8700000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1
HS Code 2930909090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2930909090
Summary 2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Benzenethiol,3-methyl
m-Tolylmercaptan
3-THIOCRESOL
m-Toluenethiol
m-Thiocresol
toluenethiol
EINECS 203-578-4
3-Mercaptotoluene
m-Mercaptotoluene
m-Methylbenzenethiol
4-Methylthiophenol
3-methyl-thiophenol
4-Methylbenzenethiol
m-Tolyl Mercaptan
MFCD00004843

 4-Methylthiophenol | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the downstream products of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 3-Methylbenzenethiol: 4886-77-5;18453-16-2;2394-00-5;1899-93-0;120-33-2;16982-00-6;34786-24-8;3111-77-1;34786-26-0;14905-80-7.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: SMILES notation of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is Cc1cccc(S)c1.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Molecular formula of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is C7H8S.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is 38.80000.
Q: What is the English name of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: The English name of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is 3-Methylbenzenethiol.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Molecular weight of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is 124.203.
Q: What is the melting point of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Melting point of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is <-20ºC.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: CAS number of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is 108-40-7.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 3-Methylbenzenethiol: 591-17-3;625-95-6;109-72-8;624-92-0;591-20-8;4886-77-5;20333-41-9;1899-93-0;140-89-6;248584-38-5.
Q: What is the LogP of 3-Methylbenzenethiol?
A: LogP of 3-Methylbenzenethiol is 2.98.

 4-Methylthiophenolfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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