Description

Butyl 2-Methylphenyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This chemical serves as a versatile building block and intermediate, valued for its unique sulfide linkage and aromatic moiety. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-containing functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of novel ligands and catalysts used in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of polymers with specific optical, electronic, or mechanical properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: May serve as an intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a valuable synthon for constructing more complex molecules in research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl 2-Methylphenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	15560-99-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16S
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylphenyl Butyl Sulfide; o-Tolyl Butyl Sulfide; Butyl(o-tolyl) Sulfide; 1-(Butylthio)-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1-(butylthio)benzene; Butyl 2-Tolyl Sulfide; (2-Methylphenyl)(butyl)sulfane
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Quality Control

Our Butyl 2-Methylphenyl Sulfide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.