Description

2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)Sulfanyl]Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitrophenyl group linked to an acetic acid moiety via a sulfur bridge. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a nitrophenyl thioether functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and other specialty molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating functional polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in biochemical research to study enzyme interactions or as a tagging reagent due to its reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)Sulfanyl]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	3406-75-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO4S
Molecular Weight	213.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Nitrophenylthio)acetic Acid; 2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)thio]acetic Acid; 4-Nitrobenzenethiolacetic Acid; p-Nitrophenylmercaptoacetic Acid; 2-(p-Nitrophenylthio)acetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(4-nitrophenyl)thio]-; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)Sulfanyl]Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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