2-(Phenylthio)ethanol
CAS Number699-12-7
FormulaC6H5SCH2CH2OH
Mol. Weight154.23 g/mol
2-(Phenylthio)ethanol
What is 2-(Phenylthio)ethanol?
2-(Phenylthio)ethanol is a chemical compound with CAS number 699-12-7 and molecular formula C6H5SCH2CH2OH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
2-(Phenylthio)ethanol has been used:
• in the synthesis of indole, benzofuran and benzothiophene1
• for temporary masking of the thymine residue during the synthesis of sugar modified thymidine derivatives2
• in the preparation of 4-[2-(phenylthio)ethoxy]p
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H5SCH2CH2OH
Molecular Weight
154.23 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
115-116 °C/2 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.143 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)