Description

Bis(Phenylthio)Methane is an organosulfur compound featuring a central methylene group flanked by two phenylthio substituents. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of sulfur-containing heterocycles and functional materials. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and materials science for applications requiring specific sulfur-based molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the diphenylthio methane moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and as a protecting group reagent in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Research and Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Phenylthio)Methane
CAS No.	3561-67-9
Molecular Formula	C13H12S2
Molecular Weight	232.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylthiomethane; (Phenylthio)phenylmethane; Thiobenzyl Phenyl Sulfide; Benzyl Phenyl Sulfide; α,α-Diphenylthio Methane; 1,1'-(Methylenebis(thio))dibenzene; Bis(phenylmercapto)methane; NSC 403697
EINECS	222-618-1

Quality Control

Our Bis(Phenylthio)Methane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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