2,4-Dimethylthiophenol, CAS No. 13616-82-5

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13616-82-5

Catalog No. EBD2322587

CAS 13616-82-5

Name 2,4-Dimethylthiophenol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,4-Thioxylenol NSC202925 2,4-Xylenethiol(8CI) 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiolate 2,4-Dimethylthiophenol 2,4-dimethyl-benzenethio 4-mercapto-m-xylene m-xylene-4-thiol thioxylenol benzenethiol,2,4-dimethyl-(9ci) 2,4-dimethylthiophenol98% Benzenethiol,2,4-dimethyl- 2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol

Molecular Formula: C8H10S

Molecular Weight: 138.23

MDL Number: MFCD00010019

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Sulfides and Thioethers Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol is an organosulfur compound featuring a thiol (-SH) group attached to a benzene ring substituted with methyl groups at the 2 and 4 positions. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic thiol odor. This compound serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the introduction of the 2,4-dimethylphenylthio group. Its primary industrial significance lies in materials science, where it is used as a key precursor for synthesizing organic semiconductors and charge-transporting materials. For instance, it is a crucial starting material in the production of hole-transporting materials (HTMs) for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The thiol group can be readily transformed into various sulfur-containing functional groups essential for optoelectronic applications. As a thiol, it requires careful handling due to its unpleasant odor and potential toxicity. It should be stored under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation to the corresponding disulfide.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 207-208 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 58 °C

Density: 1.022 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.569(lit.)

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear yellow liquid