Applications
Thiophenol acts as a reagent to synthesize alfa, beta-unsaturated sulfides, beta-lactones and (3H-benzo[c][1,2]diselenol-3-yl)(phenyl)sulfane. It is used as an antinematodal agent and an intermediate in the preparation of sodium thiophenolate, pentachlorothiophenol and alkyl phenylsulfides. It acts as an inhibitor of human fibroblast collagenase in vitro.

Solubility
Miscible with most organic solvents and aqueous base. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, bases and oxidizing agents.