Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(Methylsulfanyl)aniline (CAS: 2987-53-3)?
Answer
2-(Methylsulfanyl)aniline (CAS: 2987-53-3) is a colorless to light yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 142.19 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 5.7 and is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It reacts readily with bases to form the corresponding anilide salt and can also undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
2987-53-3
English Name
2-(Methylsulfanyl)aniline
Molecular Formula
C7H9NS
Molecular Weight
139.22 g/mol
SMILES
CSC1=CC=CC=C1N
InChIKey
WBRPQQSADOCKCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
