2-Chlorobenzenethiol
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
211892 |
Chemical Formula | C6H5ClS |
Molar Mass | 144.62 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Odor | Pungent sulfur - like odor |
Density | 1.258 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
Boiling Point | 207 - 208 °C |
Melting Point | −16 °C |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol, ether |
Flash Point | 81 °C |
Vapor Pressure | Low vapor pressure at room temperature |
Stability | Stable under normal conditions but may react with strong oxidizing agents |
As an accredited 2-Chlorobenzenethiol factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
Packing | 2 - chlorobenzenethiol: Packed in 500 - gram bottles for secure storage and handling. |
Storage | 2 - Chlorobenzenethiol should be stored in a cool, well - ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep it in a tightly - sealed container, preferably made of corrosion - resistant materials. Since it is likely to be a hazardous chemical, store it separately from oxidizing agents, acids, and bases to prevent reactions. Ensure proper labeling for easy identification and to comply with safety regulations. |
Shipping | 2 - Chlorobenzenethiol is shipped in tightly - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. It must be transported in accordance with hazardous material regulations, ensuring proper labeling, secure packaging to prevent leakage during transit. |
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First, it is used to create medicine. It can be used as an intermediate to participate in the synthesis of a variety of drugs. For example, some antibacterial drugs, with the special structure of 2-chlorothiophenol, introduce specific groups to form molecules with antibacterial activity to help fight bacterial infestation and maintain human health.
Second, it is of great significance in the manufacture of pesticides. After a specific reaction, it is integrated into the molecular structure of pesticides, which can enhance the toxicity and targeting of pesticides to pests. For example, the role of some new insecticides, 2-chlorothiophenol, allows the agent to precisely act on the specific physiological links of pests, improve insecticidal efficiency, and reduce the impact on the environment and non-target organisms to ensure green and sustainable agricultural production.
Third, it has emerged in the field of materials science. In the preparation of special polymer materials, 2-chlorothiophenol can be used as a modifier. Its thiophenol group can interact with the polymer chain to change the material properties. For example, adding it to some high-performance rubbers can optimize the weather resistance and wear resistance of rubber, and broaden its application range in different environments, such as automobile tires, industrial conveyor belts, etc. Scenarios that require strict material properties.
Fourth, used in synthetic dyes. With its structural characteristics, it participates in the construction of dye molecules, giving the dye a unique color and stability. The dye made can be used in the textile, printing and dyeing industries to make the fabric show bright colors, and it is not easy to fade after multiple washes and light, meeting people's dual needs for textile beauty and durability.
First of all, under room temperature, 2-chlorothiophenol is mostly colorless to light yellow liquid, and it can be seen that its texture is clear and slightly flowing.
As for its smell, it is particularly pungent and unpleasant, like rancid and spicy gas mixed, the smell is uncomfortable, and the smell is easy to spread in the air.
When it comes to boiling point, it is about 214 ° C - 216 ° C. At this temperature, the substance gradually changes from liquid to gaseous state. The characteristics of boiling point are very useful in separation, purification and chemical production processes. Knowing its boiling point, artisans can follow the change of temperature and control its physical state transformation for the purpose of separation or synthesis.
The melting point is about -30 ° C. When the temperature drops below the melting point, 2-chlorothiophenol will condense from liquid to solid, and the arrangement of molecules will gradually become more regular.
Its density is about 1.25 g/cm ³, which is heavier than water. If it is placed in one place with water, 2-chlorothiophenol will sink to the bottom of the water. This density characteristic is an important consideration in the mixing, stratification and related experiments and production operations of substances.
In terms of solubility, 2-chlorothiophenol is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, benzene, etc. The difference in solubility is due to the difference in its molecular structure and the interaction between water molecules and organic solvent molecules. In chemical synthesis and extraction operations, craftsmen often use this property to select suitable solvents to achieve dissolution, separation and reaction of substances.
In terms of its chemical properties, the first thing to bear the brunt is the acidity exhibited by its thiophenol groups. Although the acidity is weaker than that of phenols, in alkali, 2-chlorothiophenol can be formed into salts. The reaction is as follows: 2-chlorothiophenol reacts with sodium hydroxide to form 2-chlorothiophenol sodium and water. This property makes it possible to participate in acid-base related reaction processes in organic synthesis.
Furthermore, the chlorine atom on the benzene ring has a certain activity. Chlorine atoms have an impact on the electron cloud distribution of the benzene ring due to their high electronegativity. In the nucleophilic substitution reaction, chlorine atoms can be replaced by other nucleophilic reagents. For example, when reacting with sodium alcohol, chlorine atoms can be replaced by alkoxy groups to generate corresponding ether compounds. This property provides the possibility to construct a variety of organic molecular structures.
2 - The sulfur atom in chlorothiophenol is rich in lone pair electrons and can participate in the reaction as a nucleophilic reagent. For example, when reacting with halogenated hydrocarbons, it can form new compounds containing sulfur, expand the structural types of molecules, and play an important role in the process of constructing complex organic compounds.
In addition, due to the conjugated system of benzene ring in its molecular structure and the special electronic effects of sulfur and chlorine atoms, 2-chlorothiophenol also exhibits unique reactivity in some redox reactions, which can participate in the construction of sulfur-containing high-valence compounds and other related reactions, and has important application value in the field of organic synthetic chemistry.
First, 2-chlorobromobenzene is used as the starting material. First, 2-chlorobromobenzene is reacted with magnesium chips in anhydrous ether to prepare Grignard's reagent. This process needs to be carried out in an anhydrous and anaerobic environment to prevent the Grignard's reagent from decomposing in contact with water or oxygen. After the Grignard's reagent is made, carbon disulfide gas is introduced to react to generate the corresponding dithiocarboxylate. Subsequently, 2-chlorothiophenol can be obtained after acid hydrolysis treatment. This method step is relatively clear, but the reaction conditions are strict, and the anhydrous and anaerobic operation needs to be carefully controlled.
Second, 2-chlorobenzoic acid is used as the starting material. First, 2-chlorobenzoic acid is reacted with phosphorus pentachloride to convert to 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride. Next, 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride reacts with potassium thioacetate to form 2-chlorobenzene thioacetate. Finally, hydrolysis under alkaline conditions results in 2-chlorobenzoic phenol. This path involves a multi-step reaction, each step has different reaction conditions, and careful operation is required in sequence to ensure the smooth progress of the reaction and the purity of the product.
Third, 2-chloro-nitrobenzene is used as the starting material. First, 2-chloro-nitrobenzene is reduced to 2-chloroaniline. The reduction process can be selected from iron powder, hydrochloric acid and other systems. After that, 2-chloroaniline reacts with ammonium thiocyanate to form 2-chlorophenthiourea. After acid hydrolysis, 2-chlorothiophenol is prepared. Although the raw materials of this method are common, there are many reaction steps, and attention should be paid to the separation and purification of intermediate products to obtain high-purity 2-chlorothiophenol.
First, when storing, choose a cool and ventilated warehouse. This substance is volatile and irritating, and high temperature or poor ventilation can easily cause it to accumulate in the air, which not only damages the environment, but also endangers personnel. The temperature of the warehouse should be controlled within an appropriate range to avoid its volatilization intensifying or triggering other chemical reactions due to excessive temperature.
Second, it should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, bases, etc., and should not be mixed. 2-Chlorothiophenol is chemically active, meets with oxidants, or causes violent oxidation reactions, and even causes combustion and explosion; in contact with acids and bases, chemical reactions may also occur, causing the substance to deteriorate, and or generate harmful and dangerous products.
Third, the storage container must be tightly sealed. Because it is volatile, if the container is poorly sealed, it will not only cause material loss, but also volatile gaseous substances or cause environmental pollution and health hazards. Containers of suitable materials, such as corrosion-resistant glass bottles or specific plastic containers, should be selected to prevent the container from reacting with 2-chlorothiophenol.
Fourth, when transporting, ensure that the packaging is complete and the loading is secure. If the package is damaged, 2-chlorothiophenol or leakage during transportation will cause a safety accident. Stable loading can avoid package collision damage caused by transportation bumps.
Fifth, transportation vehicles should be equipped with corresponding fire equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Once a leak occurs, it can be responded to in time to reduce the harm. And transportation personnel should be professionally trained to be familiar with the characteristics of 2-chlorothiophenol and emergency treatment methods.

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