Description

1,2-Benzenediol, 4-[2-(Methylsulfinyl)Ethyl]- (9Ci) is a specialized catechol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique structure, featuring a methylsulfinylethyl side chain, makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel compounds with specific biological activities. This high-purity chemical is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, ligands, and functional materials.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies due to its catechol moiety.
• Polymer Science: Can be incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol, 4-[2-(Methylsulfinyl)Ethyl]- (9Ci)
CAS No.	104693-04-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3S
Molecular Weight	200.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methylsulfinylethyl)benzene-1,2-diol; 4-(2-Methylsulfinylethyl)catechol; 2,3-Dihydroxybenzyl Methyl Sulfoxide; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-(2-(methylsulfinyl)ethyl)benzene; 4-(2-Methanesulfinylethyl)pyrocatechol
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-[2-(Methylsulfinyl)Ethyl]- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or direct light should be avoided. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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