9325. Thiocresol

Nomenclature

CAS number: 26445-03-4
Methylbenzenethiol; methylthiophenol; tolylmercaptan; toluenethiol.
C7H8S; mol wt 124.20.
C 67.69%, H 6.49%, S 25.82%.
CH3C6H4SH.

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.