Description

3-Bromothioanisole is a versatile organosulfur and organobromine compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a bromine atom and a thioanisole moiety, enabling precise functionalization in complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for constructing sulfur-containing heterocycles and facilitating cross-coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thioether or aryl bromide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom acts as a reactive handle for further derivatization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex, sulfur-bridged molecular frameworks in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromothioanisole
CAS No.	33733-73-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrS
Molecular Weight	203.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-(methylthio)benzene; 3-Bromophenyl methyl sulfide; m-Bromothioanisole; Methyl 3-bromophenyl sulfide; 3-Bromo-1-methylthiobenzene; (3-Bromophenyl)(methyl)sulfane; 3-Bromophenyl methyl thioether
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromothioanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.