Description

Hexakis((4-Methylphenyl)Thio)Benzene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a central benzene core symmetrically substituted with six (4-methylphenyl)thio groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and industrial chemists working in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and complex ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a core structure for developing novel p-type organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Liquid Crystal Chemistry: Acts as a mesogenic core or a bulky terminal group in the design of discotic or calamitic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Utilized as a multidentate ligand scaffold for constructing complex metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or homogeneous catalysts.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Synthesis: Functions as a hexafunctional core monomer for creating hyperbranched polymers or star-shaped macromolecules.
• Material Science Research: Employed in basic research to study self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, and photophysical properties of sulfur-containing aromatics.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex thioether-based compounds for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexakis((4-Methylphenyl)Thio)Benzene
CAS No.	55709-41-6
Molecular Formula	C48H42S6
Molecular Weight	811.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexakis(p-tolylthio)benzene; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexakis[(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl]benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis[(4-methylphenyl)thio]-; Hexa(4-methylphenylthio)benzene; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexakis(4-methylbenzenethiolato)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Hexakis((4-Methylphenyl)Thio)Benzene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. Our standard quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical characterization. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific data from techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis is supplied with each order to guarantee product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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