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3-Bromothioanisole

97%

Synonym(s):

2-Bromophenyl methyl sulfide

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Linear Formula:
BrC6H4SCH3
CAS Number:
33733-73-2
Molecular Weight:
203.10
MDL number:
MFCD00041395
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24878959
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.628 (lit.)

bp

124-125 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.51 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CSc1cccc(Br)c1

InChI

1S/C7H7BrS/c1-9-7-4-2-3-6(8)5-7/h2-5H,1H3

InChI key

NKYFJZAKUPSUSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Bromothioanisole is a 3-halothioanisole derivative that is mainly used in the preparation of photoacids. It can be prepared from 3-bromobenzenethiol.

Application

3-Bromothioanisole may be used in the preparation of:
  • 3-methylthiotriphenylamine
  • 4-ethoxy-3′-methylthiostilbene
  • 3-bromophenyl phenyl sulfide
  • 9-substituted, 3,6-dithiomethylfluorenes
  • 4-methoxy-3′-(methylthio)-1,1′-biphenyl

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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