Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Methylthio)benzaldehyde (CAS: 3446-89-7)?
Answer
4-(Methylthio)benzaldehyde (CAS: 3446-89-7) is a white or light yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 150.21 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution at the sulfur atom. It can also undergo condensation reactions and is an important intermediate in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
3446-89-7
English Name
4-(Methylthio)benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H8OS
Molecular Weight
152.22 g/mol
SMILES
CSC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O
InChIKey
QRVYABWJVXXOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
