Description

3-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenylacetic Acid, 96% is a high-purity organic building block featuring a phenylacetic acid core functionalized with a methylsulfinyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the sulfoxide moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis, where the sulfinyl group can act as a directing or coordinating group.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers or functionalized polymers with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes for studying enzyme function or protein-protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenylacetic Acid, 96%
CAS No.	1027730-68-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3S
Molecular Weight	198.24 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-(Methylsulfinyl)phenyl]acetic Acid; 3-(Methanesulfinyl)benzeneacetic Acid; (3-Methylsulfinylphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-[3-(Methylsulfinyl)phenyl]acetic Acid; 3-(Methylsulfinyl)benzeneacetic Acid; m-(Methylsulfinyl)phenylacetic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Methylsulfinyl)Phenylacetic Acid, 96% is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the specified 96% minimum purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.