Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Arkema 1-Octanethiol

Arkema 1-Octanethiol is a high-purity thiol compound from Arkema’s specialty chemicals portfolio, featuring CAS 111-87-5. It serves as a key building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer modifiers. Known for its strong odor and reactivity, it enables efficient thiol-ene click chemistry and metal coordination applications. Supplied in sealed amber bottles to ensure stability and purity.
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Features Of Arkema 1-Octanethiol

  1. High-purity aliphatic thiol with consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility.

  2. Excellent reactivity in thiol–ene click chemistry for controlled polymer functionalization.

  3. Low odor profile relative to shorter-chain thiols, supporting safer handling in industrial settings.

  4. Stable molecular structure enabling reliable performance in radical-mediated reactions.

  5. Soluble in common organic solvents including THF, chloroform, and toluene.

Typical Applications Of Arkema 1-Octanethiol

  1. Surface modification of nanoparticles and quantum dots for enhanced colloidal stability.

  2. Chain-end capping agent in controlled/living radical polymerization (e.g., RAFT, ATRP).

  3. Building block for synthesizing thiol-functionalized monomers and crosslinkers.

  4. Intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis requiring selective C–S bond formation.

  5. Additive for specialty coatings and adhesives to improve substrate adhesion and cure kinetics.

Specifications Of Arkema 1-Octanethiol

Chemical TypeAliphatic thiol
Product FormLiquid
AppearancePale yellow clear liquid
Molecular FormulaC8H18S
Molecular Weight146.29 g/mol
Boiling Point (at 760 mmHg)205–207 °C
Density (at 20 °C)0.829–0.833 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)1.452–1.456


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