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Thiobenzoic acid

(CAS No. 98-91-9)

(CAS No. 98-91-9)

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● For the easy, gentle and selective insertion of sulfur atoms (Fig. 1)

Sulfur atoms can be easily inserted without worrying about the generation of toxic gas.
By-products can be suppressed, as compared to other sulfur-inserting agents.

● Therefore, it is ideal for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis!

Here is an example of a drug in which thiobenzoic acid is used.

● Of course, it can also be used for general organic synthesis reactions

1. General properties, etc.

Appearance Yellowish brown or reddish brown liquid or solid with sulfurous odor
Chemical name Thiobenzoic Acid
Other names Benzenecarbothioic acid, benzoylthiol, monothiobenzoic acid
Molecular weight 138.19
CAS number 98-91-9
CSCL number 3-1396
Boiling point 80 to 87 ˚C / 10 Torr
Melting point 15 to 18 ˚C
Specific gravity 1.17 (20 ˚C)
Solubility Mixes freely with BTX and alcohol. Insoluble in water.

2. Standard

Purity More than 97% (as Iodometric titration)

3. Packaging

20 kg units 20 L UN-Y PE cans
200 kg units 200 L UN-Y chemical drums

4. Legal regulations, etc.

UN classification Liquid: UN1760, Class 8, Packaging Group III
HS code 2930.90.000
TSCA Listed products
REACH Not registered by us
EINECS 202-712-9
ECL Unlisted
Others Listed on NDSL, PICCS and ASIA-PAC.
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