Description

(4-Bromo-Benzylsulfanyl)-Acetic Acid is a versatile sulfur-containing aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromoaryl group and a thioacetic acid moiety, enabling its use as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or requiring specific sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine and sulfur functionalities allow for diverse chemical modifications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic semiconductors that incorporate sulfur and aromatic units.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or bioconjugation reagents that exploit the reactivity of the thioacetic acid group.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key building block supplied to fine chemical companies for bespoke synthesis projects on a kilogram to multi-kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Bromo-Benzylsulfanyl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	17742-50-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight	261.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Bromophenyl)methylsulfanyl]acetic acid; (p-Bromobenzylthio)acetic Acid; 4-Bromobenzylmercaptoacetic Acid; Acetic acid, [(4-bromophenyl)methyl]thio]-; [(4-Bromophenyl)methylthio]acetic Acid; 4-Bromobenzylsulfanylacetic Acid; BBMAA; 4-Bromo-α-(mercaptomethyl)benzenacetic Acid, S-ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromo-Benzylsulfanyl)-Acetic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 oxidizing agents and bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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