Description

Thiobenzophenone is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a thiocarbonyl functional group, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and as a precursor in photochemical and materials science research. This high-purity chemical is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing thioamide and thiourea derivatives with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel pesticides and herbicides that incorporate sulfur-based functional groups for enhanced efficacy.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Photochemistry & Photoinitiators: Employed in research and formulation of photoinitiator systems due to its light-sensitive thiocarbonyl group.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental reagent for various name reactions, including thio-Claisen rearrangements and as a source of the thiobenzophenone unit.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, non-linear optical materials, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiobenzophenone
CAS No.	1450-31-3
Molecular Formula	C13H10S
Molecular Weight	198.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenyl thioketone; Thiobenzophenone; Benzophenone thione; Diphenylmethanethione; Thiobenzophenon; Phenyl thiobenzyl ketone; Thio-benzophenone; Diphenyl thione
EINECS	215-905-8

Quality Control

Our Thiobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance requirements for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C

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