Description

Potassium Thiobenzoate, 95% CAS NO 28170-13-0 is an organosulfur compound and the potassium salt of thiobenzoic acid. This versatile reagent is valued for its role as a nucleophilic sulfur source and a key building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex sulfur-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of thioesters, thioamides, and other sulfur-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate thiocarbonyl functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a chain-transfer agent or functional monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition reactions, transition metal-catalyzed cross-couplings, and as a ligand precursor.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies involving C-S bond formation.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Thiobenzoate, 95%
CAS No.	28170-13-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5KOS
Molecular Weight	176.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Thiobenzoate; Thiobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt; Benzenecarbothioic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium Benzenecarbothioate; Potassium Phenylthiocarboxylate; Potassium Thiolbenzoate; KSCOPh; Potassium Mercaptobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Thiobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets the declared 95% minimum purity specification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, appearance, and other relevant parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Potassium Thiobenzoate)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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