Description

1,4-Bis(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene is a high-purity organic sulfur compound, also known as 1,4-Bis(methylthio)benzene. This versatile intermediate is valued for its role in synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for heterocyclic synthesis and ligand preparation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides as a core sulfur-containing intermediate.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sulfur-based ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for novel organic synthesis and methodological studies in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain sulfur dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene
CAS No.	699-20-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10S2
Molecular Weight	170.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(methylthio)benzene; p-Bis(methylthio)benzene; p-Xylylene Dimethyl Dithioether; 1,4-Dimethylthiobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-bis(methylthio)-; NSC 403697; Bis(methylsulfanyl)benzene; p-Dimethylthiobenzene
EINECS	211-832-5

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(Methylsulfanyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	89 - 93 °C
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.