Description

4-(Phenylthio)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with a phenylthio group, making it a valuable building block in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique structure enables specific chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a thioether-linked aromatic system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated aromatic structure.
• Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the phenylthio group influences color and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Phenylthio)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	6310-24-3
Molecular Formula	C13H10O2S
Molecular Weight	230.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Phenylsulfanyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Phenylmercapto)benzoic acid; p-(Phenylthio)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(phenylthio)-; 4-Phenylthiobenzoic acid; (4-Carboxyphenyl) phenyl sulfide; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Phenylthio)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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