Product Description
2-Mercapto-N-methylbenzamide is an organosulfur compound with a thiol (-SH) group at the ortho position of the benzamide ring and a methyl substitution on the amide nitrogen. It appears as a pale yellow to off-white solid. This compound is mainly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, especially in the preparation of metal-binding ligands, thiol-functionalized drugs, and complex organic molecules. Its thiol and amide functionalities make it a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and coordination chemistry.Appearance: Pale yellow to off-white crystalline solid
Purity: 98%
Melting Point: 90 95C
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents like DMSO, ethanol, and methanol
Moisture Content: 0.5%
Assay (by HPLC or GC): 98%
Shelf Life: 2 years under cool, dry, and inert conditions