Description

2,5-Dichlorothioanisole is a versatile organosulfur aromatic compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules in high-value sectors. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the dichloro-substituted thioanisole core.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for novel organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and liquid crystals.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized sulfur-based dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Kumada couplings for creating biaryl structures.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Sourced by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorothioanisole
CAS No.	17733-24-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl2S
Molecular Weight	193.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dichloro-2-(methylthio)benzene; 2,5-Dichlorophenyl Methyl Sulfide; Methyl 2,5-Dichlorophenyl Sulfide; 2,5-Dichloro-1-(methylthio)benzene; 2,5-Dichlorothioanisole; 2,5-Dichloroanisole Thioether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,5-Dichlorothioanisole is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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