Description

Phenyl tert-Butyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a phenyl group and a tert-butyl group bonded to a sulfur atom. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors. The compound's reactivity profile offers significant utility in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex sulfur-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the tert-butyl sulfide moiety can influence biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor or a functional group in the design of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, including cross-couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and liquid crystals where sulfur atoms can modify electronic properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: May be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing aroma chemicals, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for introducing the phenylthio or tert-butylthio groups into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl tert-Butyl Sulfide
CAS No.	3019-19-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14S
Molecular Weight	166.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methyl-2-propyl)sulfanylbenzene; tert-Butyl Phenyl Sulfide; 2-Methyl-2-(phenylthio)propane; 1-(tert-Butylthio)benzene; Phenyl tert-butyl thioether; t-Butyl phenyl sulfide; Thiobenzene, 2-methyl-2-propyl derivative; Benzene, [(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-
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Quality Control

Our Phenyl tert-Butyl Sulfide is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes results from tests such as assay (by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by FT-IR or NMR), and impurity profiling. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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