Description

4-Methyl-(Phenylthio) Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic sulfur compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring both a thioether and an ester functional group, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This product is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a thioether linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex sulfur-containing organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the synthesis of monomers or additives for specialty polymers.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of certain sulfur-based aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-(Phenylthio) Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	14738-27-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2S
Molecular Weight	210.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-Methylphenylthio)acetate; Ethyl 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)thio]acetate; 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)thio]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Methylphenylthioacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; p-Tolylthioacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (p-Tolylthio)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Tolylthioacetate; 14738-27-3
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methyl-(Phenylthio) Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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