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Thiophenol CAT No.: R043349 , also known as benzenethiol, is an aromatic compound with the molecular formula C6H5SH. It consists of a benzene ring attached to a thiol group (-SH). Thiophenol is used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes. Its distinct sulfur-containing group gives it strong odor and reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It also exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and is studied for its potential in material science and drug development.
| Catalog Number | R043349 |
| CAS Number | 108-98-5 |
| Synonyms | Benzenethiol; Mercaptobenzene; NSC 6953; Phenyl Mercaptan; Phenylthiol |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6S |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | benzenethiol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H6S/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7H |
| InChIKey | RMVRSNDYEFQCLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)S |
