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Triphenylmethyl mercaptan, 98+%
CAS: 3695-77-0 | C19H16S | 276.397 g/mol
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Catalog number A14888.22
also known as A14888-22
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS3695-77-0
IUPAC Nametriphenylmethanethiol
Molecular FormulaC19H16S
InChI KeyJQZIKLPHXXBMCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESSC(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White to cream or pale yellow
FormCrystalline powder
Melting Point (clear melt)102-109?C
Assay (HPLC)≥98.0%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Triphenylmethyl mercaptan, is used as a reagent used for the introduction of thiol group. Triphenylmethanethiol is a reagent used for the mild introduction of the mercapto functionality. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate; Chemical synthesis.
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Applications
Triphenylmethyl mercaptan, is used as a reagent used for the introduction of thiol group. Triphenylmethanethiol is a reagent used for the mild introduction of the mercapto functionality. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate; Chemical synthesis.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Triphenylmethyl mercaptan, is used as a reagent used for the introduction of thiol group. Triphenylmethanethiol is a reagent used for the mild introduction of the mercapto functionality. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate; Chemical synthesis.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Norman Kharasch.; Homer R. Williams. A Catalytic Synthesis of Triphenylmethyl Mercaptan. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1950, 72, (4), 1843-1844.
- Convenient reagent for the introduction of the thiol group. The trityl group can be cleaved with Ag(I) or Hg(II) salts: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 104, 1391 (1982).