Description

Phenyl(1-Methylpropyl) Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS number 14905-79-4, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a sulfide linkage between a phenyl group and a branched alkyl chain, makes it a critical reagent for introducing sulfur-containing functionalities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the sulfide moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, polymers, and liquid crystals due to its electronic properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Can be utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent or a nucleophile in various carbon-sulfur bond formation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl(1-Methylpropyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	14905-79-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16S
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	sec-Butyl Phenyl Sulfide; 1-Methylpropyl Phenyl Sulfide; (1-Methylpropyl)sulfanylbenzene; Benzene, (1-methylpropyl)thio-; Phenyl sec-butyl sulfide; 2-Butyl Phenyl Sulfide; (sec-Butylthio)benzene
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Quality Control

Our Phenyl(1-Methylpropyl) Sulfide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored in amber glass or opaque containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.530 - 1.540
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.99 g/mL

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