4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride

Name: 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039780

About 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride

4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride (CAS 874-87-3) is an organosulfur compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H9ClS, it has a molar mass of 172.68 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylsulfanylbenzene. It is also known as 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene or 1-(chloromethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzene.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-039780
CAS Number	874-87-3
IUPAC name	1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylsulfanylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₉ClS
Molecular weight	172.68 g/mol
Exact mass	172.0113
InChIKey	VWVZFHRDLPHBEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CSC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCl
PubChem CID	70128

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	25.3 Å²
Synonyms	1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzene, (4-(chloromethyl)phenyl)(methyl)sulfane, 4-(Chloromethyl)thioanisole, 4-chloromethylthioanisole, 4-Chloromethyl, Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-(methylthio)-, p-methylthiobenzyl chloride, 4-Methylmercaptobenzyl chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride is 874-87-3. It is also known as 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzene, (4-(chloromethyl)phenyl)(methyl)sulfane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride?

4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride has the molecular formula C8H9ClS and a molecular weight of 172.68 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylsulfanylbenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride can I order?

We supply 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(Methylthio)benzyl chloride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.