Description

Methyl(4-Methylbenzyl)Sulfane is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS number 5925-57-5. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique sulfur-containing functional group. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a thioether linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the benzylsulfide moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis, enabling various cross-coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and sulfur-based properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures through reactions like alkylation and nucleophilic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(4-Methylbenzyl)Sulfane
CAS No.	5925-57-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12S
Molecular Weight	152.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Methylbenzyl) Methyl Sulfide; 1-(Methylthio)methyl-4-methylbenzene; p-Tolylmethyl Methyl Sulfide; Methyl p-Tolylmethyl Sulfide; 4-Methylbenzyl Methyl Sulfide; (p-Tolylmethyl) Methyl Sulfide; Methyl(4-methylbenzyl) Sulfide; Methyl(p-tolylmethyl) Sulfane
EINECS	227-661-3

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl(4-Methylbenzyl)Sulfane adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and traceability.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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