Description

4-(Methylthio)Benzyl Bromide 97 is a versatile organosulfur building block characterized by its reactive benzyl bromide functional group. This compound is essential for introducing the 4-(methylthio)benzyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures, enabling the synthesis of advanced intermediates. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sulfur-containing functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers or functional additives for advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the modification of biomolecules or the synthesis of probes for biochemical studies.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for fine chemical and custom synthesis houses serving diverse R&D sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Methylthio)Benzyl Bromide 97
CAS No.	38185-19-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrS
Molecular Weight	217.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene; p-(Methylthio)benzyl Bromide; 4-Methylthiobenzyl Bromide; (4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)methyl Bromide; α-Bromo-4-(methylthio)toluene; p-Methylmercaptobenzyl Bromide; 4-(Methylmercapto)benzyl Bromide; 4-Methylsulfanylbenzyl Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Methylthio)Benzyl Bromide 97 is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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