Description

Acetic Acid, [(Diphenylmethyl)Sulfinyl]-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound with a unique molecular architecture combining ester and sulfoxide functional groups. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfoxide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the diphenylmethylsulfinyl group confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological development and discovery chemistry for constructing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Acetic Acid, [(Diphenylmethyl)Sulfinyl]-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	118286-19-4
Molecular Formula	C17H18O3S
Molecular Weight	302.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl [(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetate; [(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; α-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetate; Acetic acid, [(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-, ethyl ester; (Diphenylmethylsulfinyl)acetic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Acetic Acid, [(Diphenylmethyl)Sulfinyl]-, Ethyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and production. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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