Applications
Thioanisole is used as an intermediate in the preparation of dyes, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is also used to prepare stable sulfonium salts, sulfoxides and sufones. It is utilized for the cleavage of methyl ethers in association with triflic acid. It acts as a flavoring agent or an adjuvant. It is an important starting material for the synthesis of 3-substituted benzo[b]thiophenes.

Solubility
Miscible with most common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.