Description

4-Chloro-n-([(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)Aniline is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a unique sulfur-bridged aniline structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), enabling the introduction of specific chlorinated aryl and thioether functionalities. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing antimicrobial activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific chlorinated aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or polymers where the thioether linkage and aniline group can modify electronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, leveraging the aniline moiety for color development.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Ligand Preparation: Potential starting material for synthesizing novel ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-n-([(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)Aniline
CAS No.	107623-18-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11Cl2NS
Molecular Weight	284.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(4-Chlorophenyl)thio]methyl-4-chloroaniline; 4-Chloro-N-[[(4-chlorophenyl)thio]methyl]benzenamine; 1-Chloro-4-[[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]methylamino]benzene; 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenylmethyl sulfide amine; Benzenamine, 4-chloro-N-[[(4-chlorophenyl)thio]methyl]-; (4-Chlorophenyl)[(4-chloroanilino)methyl] sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-n-([(4-Chlorophenyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl)Aniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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