Description

4'-(Ethylthio)Acetophenone is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring an acetophenone core substituted with an ethylthio group at the para position. This structural motif makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is essential for research and production in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of novel polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures in R&D laboratories.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-(Ethylthio)Acetophenone
CAS No.	3585-73-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12OS
Molecular Weight	180.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[4-(Ethylthio)phenyl]ethanone; 4-Acetylphenyl ethyl sulfide; p-(Ethylthio)acetophenone; 4-Ethylsulfanylacetophenone; 4-Acetylthioanisole; Ethanone, 1-[4-(ethylthio)phenyl]-; 4'-Ethylmercaptoacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4'-(Ethylthio)Acetophenone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and 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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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