931-59-9

Phenylsulfenyl Chloride is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Tabanone (T003450), which is found in oils of Trifolium pratense L. and is a potential natural anti-oxidant.

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 1208, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00400a041
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 28, p. 126, 1980 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.28.126

Phenylsulfenylchloride is extremely hygroscopic and must be carefully protected from moisture. It may be stored for months under dry inert gas in a refrigerator. However, there are two reports on the spontaneous explosion of PhSCl on storage, even in a refrigerator. It is recommended that PhSCl be prepared fresh as needed. Use in a fume hood.