Description

3-Methyl-4-(2-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived benzoic acid derivative featuring a methylthiophenyl substituent. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-(2-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1192547-93-5
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2S
Molecular Weight	258.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-(2-methylthiophenyl)benzoic acid; 4-(2-Methylthiophenyl)-3-methylbenzoic acid; 2-Methyl-4'-carboxy-3-methyl-diphenyl sulfide; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-4-[2-(methylthio)phenyl]-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 3-methyl-2'-(methylthio)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-4-(2-Methylthiophenyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency for critical R&D and manufacturing applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We support compliance needs for cGMP and ISO 9001 certified environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Any single unknown impurity	≤0.5%
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.