The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.
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Applications
The compound is used as a source of the thiol functional group in organic synthesis. It is introduced by S-alkylation to give alkyl benzylthioethers.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Solubility in ethanol.
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, air.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- E.J. Corey,; Karlene A. Cimprich. Enantioselective routes to chiral benzylic thiols, sulfinic esters and sulfonic acids illustrated by the 1-phenylethyl series. Tetrahedron Letters. 1992, 33 (29), 4099-4102.
- László Garamszegia,; Christian Donzela,; Géraldine Carrotb,; Tuan Q. Nguyena,; Jöns Hilbornc. Synthesis of thiol end-functional polystyrene via atom transfer radical polymerization. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2003, 55 (2),179-183.