Description

tert-Butyl(m-Tolyl) Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a tert-butyl group and a meta-substituted tolyl moiety. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring sulfur-containing heterocycles or specific steric profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the tert-butyl(m-tolyl) sulfide moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions and as a sulfur source in synthetic pathways.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in the development of organic electronic materials or as a monomer for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl(m-Tolyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	34786-26-0
Molecular Formula	C11H16S
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylphenyl tert-Butyl Sulfide; 1-tert-Butylsulfanyl-3-methylbenzene; (3-Methylphenyl)(1,1-Dimethylethyl) Sulfide; tert-Butyl 3-Methylphenyl Sulfide; m-Tolyl tert-Butyl Sulfide; 3-(tert-Butylthio)toluene
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl(m-Tolyl) Sulfide is produced 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 development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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