Description

(2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Phenyl)Methanol is a specialized organic compound featuring a chlorophenyl thioether linkage and a benzylic alcohol functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of more complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with sulfur-containing heterocycles or specific receptor-binding motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators leveraging its chlorophenyl moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in research to create novel ligands for metal catalysis or organocatalysts due to the potential chelating properties of the thioether and alcohol groups.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing monomers or additives aimed at modifying polymer properties like thermal stability or refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and oxidation/reduction sequences to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	13459-59-1
Molecular Formula	C13H11ClOS
Molecular Weight	250.74 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)thio]benzyl alcohol; (2-((4-Chlorophenyl)thio)phenyl)methanol; 1-(4-Chlorophenylsulfanyl)-2-hydroxymethylbenzene; Benzenemethanol, 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)thio]-; 2-[(p-Chlorophenyl)thio]benzyl Alcohol; 2-Hydroxymethylphenyl 4-chlorophenyl sulfide; 4-Chlorophenyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for (2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Phenyl)Methanol typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), with comprehensive identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We can support development projects with custom purity grades and analytical method development upon request.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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