Description

{[(2-Bromoethyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl}Benzene is a versatile organosulfur building block featuring both a reactive bromoethyl group and a benzyl-protected thioether moiety. This compound matters for its dual functionality, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing molecules and ligands. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring thioether or sulfonium functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where the sulfur bridge can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfur-containing side chains into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions, to construct complex heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and other advanced surface modifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	{[(2-Bromoethyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl}Benzene
CAS No.	60671-59-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrS
Molecular Weight	231.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Benzylthio)methyl]bromoethane; 1-Bromo-2-[(phenylmethyl)thio]ethane; (2-Bromoethyl)(phenylmethyl) sulfide; Benzyl 2-bromoethyl sulfide; α-[(2-Bromoethyl)thio]toluene; 2-(Benzylthio)ethyl bromide; Bromoethyl benzyl sulfide; Phenylmethyl 2-bromoethyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Our {[(2-Bromoethyl)Sulfanyl]Methyl}Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat and ignition sources. Keep away from strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.