4-Mercaptobenzonitrile

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  • CAT Number: L014165
  • CAS Number: 36801-01-1
  • Molecular Formula: C7H5NS
  • Molecular Weight: 135.19
  • Purity: ≥95%
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4-Mercaptobenzonitrile(Cat No.:L014165)is an aromatic compound featuring a thiol (-SH) group at the para (4-) position and a nitrile (-CN) group at the 1-position of a benzene ring. This bifunctional molecule is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, materials science, and surface chemistry. The thiol group readily binds to metal surfaces, particularly gold, making it useful in self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and nanotechnology applications. The nitrile group offers further functionalization potential via transformations into amides, amines, or heterocycles. Its electron-rich and reactive structure supports use in sensor design, drug development, and molecular electronics.


CAS Number 36801-01-1
Molecular Formula C7H5NS
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 4-sulfanylbenzonitrile
InChI InChI=1S/C7H5NS/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,9H
InChIKey MVPUXVBBHWUOFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)S
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