Description

3-Chloro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzophenone core substituted with chloro and methylthio functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. Industries that need this high-purity intermediate include pharmaceutical R&D for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, agrochemical development, and organic electronics for material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized benzophenone scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for further chemical modification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors for electronic applications.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Development: Investigated for use in formulating photoinitiators for coatings and inks, or as a starting material for synthesizing specialized UV absorbers.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial chemists exploring new reaction pathways, cross-coupling reactions, and heterocyclic compound formation.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments, where its molecular structure contributes to color properties and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone
CAS No.	197438-99-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11ClOS
Molecular Weight	262.75 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4'-(methylthio)benzophenone; (3-Chlorophenyl)[4-(methylthio)phenyl]methanone; Methanone, (3-chlorophenyl)[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-; 4'-(Methylthio)-3-chlorobenzophenone; 3-Chloro-4'-(methylmercapto)benzophenone; 3-Chloro-4'-methylthiobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-chloro-4'-(methylthio)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4'-(Methylthio)Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.