Description

Benzene, 2-Chloro-1-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)- is a specialized organic sulfur compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and methylthio substituents, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This high-purity intermediate is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the methylthio group can be a crucial functional handle.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and sulfur-containing structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for heterocyclic compound formation.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2-Chloro-1-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)-
CAS No.	53250-85-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClS
Molecular Weight	172.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-methyl-4-(methylthio)benzene; 2-Chloro-α,4-dimethylbenzenemethanethiol; 4-Chloro-3-methylthioanisole; 1-Chloro-2-methyl-5-(methylthio)benzene; 2-Chloro-4-(methylthio)toluene; 2-Chloro-p-tolyl methyl sulfide; 2-Chloro-4-methylthiotoluene; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-5-(methylthio)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzene, 2-Chloro-1-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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