Description

[(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)Thio]Acetic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thioether-linked acetic acid moiety to a dimethyl-substituted benzyl group. This structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, especially in protease inhibitor and receptor modulator research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific sulfur-based bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands or metal-organic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where the thioether linkage modifies material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing activity-based probes or bioconjugation reagents to study enzyme function or protein labeling.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)Thio]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	425607-97-2
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2S
Molecular Weight	210.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)methylsulfanyl]acetic acid; (3,5-Dimethylbenzylthio)acetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(3,5-dimethylphenyl)methylthio]-; 2-((3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)thio)acetic acid; [(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)sulfanyl]acetic acid; 425607-97-2; 3,5-Dimethylbenzylthioacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(3,5-Dimethylbenzyl)Thio]Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.