Description

4-(S-Acetylthio)Benzaldehyde is a versatile sulfur-containing aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel thioether-linked structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, especially those containing benzaldehyde and thioether motifs for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides where the acetylthio group acts as a versatile handle for further chemical modification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes and bioconjugation reagents for studying protein function.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(S-Acetylthio)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	28130-89-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8O2S
Molecular Weight	180.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Acetylthio)benzaldehyde; 4-Acetylthiobenzaldehyde; p-(Acetylthio)benzaldehyde; 4-Formylphenyl thioacetate; 4-Mercaptobenzaldehyde S-acetate; Benzaldehyde, 4-(acetylthio)-; 4-(Acetylsulfanyl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-(S-Acetylthio)Benzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C

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