Description

Methylthioxanthen-9-One is a specialized organic compound belonging to the thioxanthenone class, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique heterocyclic structure makes it a valuable building block for developing functional materials with specific photochemical properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and photoactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced photoinitiators used in inks, coatings, and photoresists.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Investigated as a core structure in the development of novel electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring a thioxanthenone backbone.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for organic chemists exploring new heterocyclic reactions and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylthioxanthen-9-One
CAS No.	65587-68-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀OS
Molecular Weight	226.29 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Thioxanthen-9-one, 1-methyl-; 1-Methyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one; 1-Methylthioxanthen-9-one; Methylthioxanthenone; NSC 403119; Thioxanthen-9-one, 1-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methylthioxanthen-9-One is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.