Description

4-Bromophenylthioacetate is a versatile sulfur-containing aromatic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and heterocycle formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether or aryl bromide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl moiety is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and liquid crystals due to its aromatic and sulfur-based structure.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the fine chemical market.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions involving C-S bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromophenylthioacetate
CAS No.	28122-76-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrOS
Molecular Weight	231.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenyl thioacetate; p-Bromophenyl thioacetate; Thioacetic acid S-(4-bromophenyl) ester; S-(4-Bromophenyl) ethanethioate; Acetic acid, thio-, S-(4-bromophenyl) ester; 4-Bromobenzenethiol acetate; (4-Bromophenylthio)acetaldehyde (common misnomer, verify structure); 4-BPThA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromophenylthioacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, or stored in dark conditions.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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