Nomenclature
CAS number: 26445-03-4
Methylbenzenethiol; methylthiophenol; tolylmercaptan; toluenethiol.
C
7H
8S; mol wt 124.20.
C 67.69%, H 6.49%, S 25.82%.
CH
3C
6H
4SH.
Description and references
Prepn of m-isomer: D. S. Tarbell,
D. K. Fukushima, Org. Synth. Coll. Vol. 3, 809 (1955).
Properties
All three isomers boil at ≈195°. Insol in water. Sol in alcohol or
ether.Derivative
o-Thiocresol.
Nomenclature
CAS number: 137-06-4
Properties
Colorless to pale yellow liquid,
mp 15°; volatile with steam. Flash point, closed cup:
147°F (64°C).Derivative
m-Thiocresol.
Nomenclature
CAS number: 108-40-7
Properties
Liquid, mp below 20°. bp25 90-93°. d420 1.044. nD25 1.568-1.571. Flash point, closed
cup: 163°F (73°C).Derivative
p-Thiocresol.
Nomenclature
CAS number: 106-45-6
Properties
Leaflets, mp 43-44°. Flash point, closed cup: 154°F (68°C).Caution
May be irritating to skin, eyes,
and respiratory tract.