Description

3-(2-Chlorophenylthio)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic sulfur compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring a chlorinated phenylthio moiety attached to a benzoic acid core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, where the chlorophenylthio group can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Building block for advanced polymers and liquid crystals, contributing to thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocycles and for use in cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Chlorophenylthio)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	141358-05-6
Molecular Formula	C13H9ClO2S
Molecular Weight	264.72 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Chlorophenyl)thio]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[(2-chlorophenyl)thio]-; 2-Chlorophenyl 3-carboxyphenyl sulfide; 3-(2-Chlorobenzenethio)benzoic acid; 3-(o-Chlorophenylthio)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Chlorophenylthio)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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