Description

Bis(Benzoylmethyl) Sulfide is a specialized organic sulfur compound with the CAS number 2461-80-5, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular structure, which facilitates the construction of complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles.
• Building block for advanced agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in material science for the development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Used in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research and dye synthesis.
• Intermediate for ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Starting material for the preparation of specialty chemicals with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Benzoylmethyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	2461-80-5
Molecular Formula	C16H14O2S
Molecular Weight	270.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibenzoylethane Sulfide; Dibenzoylmethane Sulfide; (Benzoylmethyl) Sulfide; 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione Sulfide; α,α'-Dibenzoyl Sulfide; Thiobis(phenyl ethanone); Bis(phenacyl) Sulfide; 2,2'-Thiobis(1-phenylethanone)
EINECS	219-548-6

Quality Control

Our Bis(Benzoylmethyl) Sulfide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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)	≥ 98.0%
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.