3-(Methylthio)aniline was used in the synthesis of phenyl azobenzene sulfonamide derivatives.
Pharmaceutical intermediate.
Moderately toxic by ingestion.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors ofNOx and SOx.
Purify the aniline by fractional distillation in an inert atmostphere. It has UV max at 226 and 300nm. [Bordwell & Cooper J Am Chem Soc 74 10581952.] The N-acetyl derivative has m 78-78.5o (from aqueous EtOH). The hydrochloride has m 260-261o (aqueous EtOH/HCl) or m 225-227o (EtOH/Et2O). [Beilstein 13 H 533, 13 III 1221, 13 IV 1289.]
