Description

4-Bromothioanisole is a versatile brominated aromatic sulfide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for the introduction of the 4-bromophenylthio moiety into complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers working in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur-based heterocycles or thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromothioanisole structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring specific bromo- and thio-functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromothioanisole
CAS No.	104-95-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrS
Molecular Weight	203.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(methylthio)benzene; p-Bromothioanisole; 4-Bromophenyl methyl sulfide; Methyl 4-bromophenyl sulfide; (4-Bromophenyl)(methyl)sulfane; p-Bromophenyl methyl thioether
EINECS	203-252-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromothioanisole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.