Description

(Phenylthio)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile organosulfur compound widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate and building block. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the phenylthioacetic acid moiety, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sulfur-containing functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the phenylthio moiety enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a nucleophile or anionic species in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research in exploring new molecular entities and biochemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Phenylthio)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	1641-35-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7NaO2S
Molecular Weight	190.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium (Phenylthio)acetate; Sodium 2-(Phenylthio)acetate; (Phenylmercapto)acetic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-(Phenylthio)acetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Phenylthioacetate; Phenylthioacetic Acid Sodium Salt; PTA Sodium Salt; Benzenethiolacetic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our (Phenylthio)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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