Description

Bis(4-Chlorophenylthio)Methane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a central methane group linked to two 4-chlorophenylthio moieties. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for creating complex sulfur-containing molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in drug discovery and the development of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific sulfur-bridged architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chlorophenylthio groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing novel ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur and aromatic chlorinated units into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Organic Electronics Research: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its conjugated potential.
• Chemical Research (Academia & Industry): A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(4-Chlorophenylthio)Methane
CAS No.	2393-97-7
Molecular Formula	C13H10Cl2S2
Molecular Weight	301.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(p-chlorophenylthio)methane; Methane, bis(4-chlorophenylthio)-; 1,1'-[Methylenebis(thio)]bis[4-chlorobenzene]; 4,4'-Thiobis(chlorobenzene) methane derivative; Bis(4-chlorobenzenethiolato)methane; p,p'-Dichlorodiphenylthiomethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(4-Chlorophenylthio)Methane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and GC/MS, NMR (1H, 13C) for structural confirmation and impurity profiling. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications to ensure it meets your research and process requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.