Description

Isobutyl(p-Tolyl) Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS number 54576-37-3, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and ligand in advanced synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a sulfide linkage between an isobutyl and a p-tolyl group, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients and fine chemicals.
• Precursor or ligand in the development of catalysts for organic transformations.
• Building block for advanced material research, including polymers and liquid crystals.
• Used in agrochemical research for the development of novel crop protection agents.
• Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for studying sulfur-containing compound reactivity.
• Potential use in the synthesis of ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyl(p-Tolyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	54576-37-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16S
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylphenyl isobutyl sulfide; p-Tolyl isobutyl sulfide; (4-Methylphenyl)(2-methylpropyl) sulfide; 1-(Isobutylthio)-4-methylbenzene; Isobutyl 4-tolyl sulfide; 4-Methyl-1-(2-methylpropylthio)benzene; 1-Methyl-4-[(2-methylpropyl)thio]benzene
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Quality Control

Our Isobutyl(p-Tolyl) Sulfide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve stability and purity. 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 (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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