Description

Methyl 4-Chloro-3-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of chloro and methylsulfanyl substituents, which provide distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for heterocyclic compound formation.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Chloro-3-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	166811-70-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO2S
Molecular Weight	216.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-chloro-3-(methylthio)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-3-(methylthio)-, methyl ester; 4-Chloro-3-(methylsulfanyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloro-3-methylsulfanylbenzoate; 3-(Methylthio)-4-chlorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Chloro-3-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques (including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS) to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%

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