Description

2,5-Dimethylthioanisole is a high-purity aromatic thioether compound, serving as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers working on active ingredients, specialty chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific sulfur-containing aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dimethylthioanisole moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its electron-donating and structural properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to complex scent profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies, including electrophilic aromatic substitution and cross-coupling reactions, in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethylthioanisole
CAS No.	66623-67-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12S
Molecular Weight	152.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-1-methoxybenzene; 2,5-Dimethylanisole; 2,5-Dimethylphenyl methyl ether; 2,5-Xylenol methyl ether; 1-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene (thio derivative); 2,5-Dimethylthioanisole; 2,5-Dimethyl(methylthio)benzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Dimethylthioanisole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot and provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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