Description

Methyl 2-(Methylthio)-5-Nitrobenzoate is a specialized nitroaromatic ester derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and a methylthioether moiety, 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 pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and thioether functionalities are essential for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and as a scaffold for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials requiring tailored aromatic cores.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and for exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(Methylthio)-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	191604-70-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4S
Molecular Weight	227.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-methylsulfanyl-5-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(methylthio)-5-nitro-, methyl ester; 5-Nitro-2-(methylthio)benzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(Methylthio)-5-Nitrobenzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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