Description

2-(Benzylsulfanyl)Benzenecarboxylic Acid is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a carboxylic acid group and a benzylthioether moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules with specific functional group arrangements. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting enzymes or receptors where the benzylthioether linkage is critical.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate sulfur-containing aromatic acids.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis or as a component in organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where the combination of acid and sulfide groups modifies material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzylsulfanyl)Benzenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1531-80-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2S
Molecular Weight	244.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzylthio)benzoic acid; o-(Benzylthio)benzoic acid; 2-(Phenylmethylthio)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-[(phenylmethyl)thio]-; NSC 403107; 2-(Benzylsulfanyl)benzoic acid; (2-Carboxyphenyl)(phenylmethyl) sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Benzylsulfanyl)Benzenecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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