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2-Methylthiophenol

EINECS 205-276-8
CAS No. 137-06-4 Density 1.049 g/cm3
PSA 38.80000 LogP 2.28370
Solubility insoluble in water Melting Point 10-12 °C(lit.)
Formula C7H8S Boiling Point 195 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Weight 124.207 Flash Point 63.9 °C
Transport Information UN 2810 Appearance Clear colourless to slighty yellow-brown liquid
Safety 26-39-36/37/39 Risk Codes 37/38-41-36/37/38-20/21/22
Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 137-06-4 (2-Methylbenzenethiol) Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn, IrritantXi
Synonyms

o-Toluenethiol(8CI);2-Methylbenzenethiol;2-Methylbenzothiol;2-Methylphenylthiol;2-Toluenethiol;NSC 80655;o-Mercaptotoluene;o-Methylbenzenethiol;o-Methylthiophenol;o-Thiocresol;o-Tolyl mercaptan;o-Tolylthiol;Benzenethiol, 2-methyl-;

Article Data 48

2-Methylthiophenol Synthetic route

615-37-2

ortho-methylphenyl iodide

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper(ll) sulfate pentahydrate; ethane-1,2-dithiol; potassium hydroxide In water; dimethyl sulfoxide at 90℃; for 20h; Inert atmosphere;96%
Stage #1: ortho-methylphenyl iodide With copper(l) iodide; potassium carbonate; sulfur In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 90℃; for 12h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With sodium tetrahydroborate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 40℃; Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice;
90%
With sodiumsulfide nonahydrate; copper; ethane-1,2-dithiol In dimethyl sulfoxide at 100℃; for 20h; Inert atmosphere; Green chemistry;88%
With copper(l) iodide; thiourea; L-proline; sodium t-butanolate In dimethyl sulfoxide at 90℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;86%
95-46-5

2-methylphenyl bromide

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen sulfide at 360℃; Reagent/catalyst;98.5%
Stage #1: 2-methylphenyl bromide With water; caesium carbonate; sodium thiosulfate; bis(dibenzylideneacetone)-palladium(0); XPhos In toluene; tert-butyl alcohol at 80℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride; zinc In water for 1h; Cooling with ice;
75%
With sulfur; magnesium 1.) ether; Multistep reaction;
624-92-0

Dimethyldisulphide

108-95-2

phenol

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; aluminium chloride In diethyl ether; toluene; Petroleum ether
4032-80-8

bis(2-methylphenyl)disulfide

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium tetrahydroborate; lithium chloride In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 35℃;96%
With sodium tetrahydroborate; zirconium(IV) chloride In tetrahydrofuran at 35℃; for 0.166667h; Reduction;95%
624-92-0

Dimethyldisulphide

108-95-2

phenol

A

106-45-6

para-thiocresol

B

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With iron(III) chloride In Petroleum ether
14092-00-3

methyl o-tolyl sulfide

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethylphosphoric triamide; sodium hydride; diethylamine In xylene for 6h; Heating;85%
108-88-3

toluene

A

106-45-6

para-thiocresol

B

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: toluene With trifluoromethylsulfonic anhydride; (MeO2CH2CH2)2SO In dichloromethane at -35 - 20℃;
Stage #2: With triethylamine In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 12h;
Stage #3: With potassium tert-butylate In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 0.166667h; Title compound not separated from byproducts;
7305-14-8

S-o-tolyl dimethylcarbamothioate

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium hydroxide In tetrahydrofuran; methanol for 3h; Ambient temperature;
10345-39-8

O‐(o‐tolyl) dimethylcarbamothioate

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 2 h / 210 °C
2: KOH / tetrahydrofuran; methanol / 3 h / Ambient temperature
View Scheme
95-48-7

ortho-cresol

colloid/al platinum

colloid/al platinum

137-06-4

2-thiocresol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: 1,4-diazabicyclo<2.2.2>octane (dabco) / dimethylformamide / 1.5 h / 60 - 70 °C
2: 2 h / 210 °C
3: KOH / tetrahydrofuran; methanol / 3 h / Ambient temperature
View Scheme

2-Methylthiophenol Chemical Properties


IUPAC Name: 2-Methylbenzenethiol 
Molecular formula: C7H8
Molecular Weight: 124.2
Density: 1.049 g/cm3  
Melting point: 0-12 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 195 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash point: 63.9 °C
Solubility in water: insoluble
Sensitive: Stench
Index of Refraction: 1.577 
Molar Refractivity: 39.25 cm3
Molar Volume: 118.3 cm3
Surface Tension: 37.8 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 41.36 kJ/mol  
Vapour Pressure: 0.601 mmHg at 25 °C
Appearance: clear colourless to slighty yellow-brown liguid
EINECS: 205-276-8
Product Categories of o-Toluenethiol (CAS NO.137-06-4): Phenol & Thiophenol & Mercaptan; thiol Flavor

2-Methylthiophenol Uses

 o-Toluenethiol (CAS NO.137-06-4) is used as a raw material in organic synthesis.

2-Methylthiophenol Production

It is derived by the o-toluidine by diazotization, esterification, hydrolysis.

2-Methylthiophenol Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 100mg/kg (100mg/kg)   National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689,

2-Methylthiophenol Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

2-Methylthiophenol Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. A flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx.
Hazard Codes: IrritantXi,HarmfulXn
Risk Statements:
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
Safety Statements:
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S39: Wear eye/face protection .
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
RIDADR: 2810
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: XT8750000
Hazard Note: Harmful/Irritant/Stench
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup of o-Toluenethiol (CAS NO.137-06-4): III

2-Methylthiophenol Standards and Recommendations

DOT Classification:  3; Label: Flammable Liquid, Poison (UN 1228); DOT Class: 6.1; Label: Poison, Flammable Liquid (UN 3071)

2-Methylthiophenol Specification

 o-Toluenethiol (CAS NO.137-06-4), its Synonyms are 2-Methylbenzenethiol ; 2-Methylphenylthiol ; 2-Methylthiophenol ; 2-Toluenethiol ; Benzenethiol, 2-methyl- ; o-Mercaptotoluene ; o-Methylbenzenethiol ; o-Methylthiophenol ; o-Thiocresol ; Toluene, 2-mercapto- ; Tolylmercaptan, o- ; Tolylthiol, o- .

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