Description

3,4-Dimethyldiphenylsulfide is a specialized organic sulfur compound with the CAS registry number 2828-65-1. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique aromatic sulfide structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, ligands, and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for creating novel sulfur-containing ligands for catalytic systems.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Electronic Chemicals: Investigated for potential use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethyldiphenylsulfide
CAS No.	2828-65-1
Molecular Formula	C14H14S
Molecular Weight	214.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethyl-4-(phenylthio)benzene; 3,4-Dimethylphenyl Phenyl Sulfide; 4-(Phenylthio)-1,2-dimethylbenzene; (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)(phenyl)sulfane; Diphenyl Sulfide, 3,4-dimethyl-; NSC 403108; Bis(3,4-dimethylphenyl) Sulfide (related compound)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethyldiphenylsulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the product should be handled under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation and stored away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.