Description

2-(Ethylthio)Benzoic Acid is a versatile sulfur-containing aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an ethylthio group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to incorporate specific sulfur functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether linkages or benzoic acid scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the ethylthio moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and constructing sulfur-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Ethylthio)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	21101-79-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2S
Molecular Weight	182.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Ethylthio)benzoic acid; o-(Ethylthio)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-(ethylthio)-; 2-(Ethylsulfanyl)benzoic acid; 2-Ethylthiobenzoic acid; 2-ESBA; ETBA; 2-Carboxyphenyl ethyl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Ethylthio)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.