Description

[4-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenoxy]Acetic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a phenoxyacetic acid backbone with a methylsulfinyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D labs, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating new molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, potentially for anti-inflammatory or other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers or advanced organic materials with specific properties.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The carboxylic acid group allows for coupling reactions, useful in creating probes or modified biomolecules.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to companies requiring bespoke, high-purity chemical building blocks for their proprietary synthesis pipelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenoxy]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	19102-20-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4S
Molecular Weight	214.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Methylsulfinylphenoxy)acetic Acid; 4-(Methylsulfinyl)phenoxyacetic Acid; 2-[4-(Methylsulfinyl)phenoxy]acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, 2-[4-(Methylsulfinyl)phenoxy]-; 4-Methanesulfinylphenoxyacetic Acid; p-(Methylsulfinyl)phenoxyacetic Acid; 19102-20-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply [4-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenoxy]Acetic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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