4-Mercapto-O-cresol

• CAT Number: R013269
• CAS Number: 32281-01-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H8OS
• Molecular Weight: 140.2
• Purity: 90%
• Synonyms: 4-Mercapto-2-methylphenol
• Appearance: White to Yellow Solid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-4-sulfanylphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8OS/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,8-9H,1H3
• InChIKey: UMJGOCMSBZWCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)S)O

4-Mercapto-O-cresol is an aromatic thiol compound used in chemical research and industrial applications. Characterized by a mercapto group and a methyl substituent on the aromatic ring, this compound exhibits strong nucleophilic properties, making it useful in various organic reactions, including thiol-ene and thiol-Michael additions. It serves as a valuable reagent in synthesizing organosulfur compounds and can act as a stabilizer in polymer formulations. Additionally, 4-mercapto-O-cresol is explored for its potential antioxidant properties in biological systems.