Description

1,2-Dimethyl-3-Methylsulfanyl-Benzene is a specialized aromatic sulfide compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate for the development of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing thioether or sulfur-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dimethyl-substituted benzene core provides specific biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its electron-donating sulfur moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to complex scent profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce sulfur functionalities into polymer chains, altering properties like thermal stability, adhesion, or refractive index.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-3-Methylsulfanyl-Benzene
CAS No.	66794-10-3
Molecular Formula	C9H12S
Molecular Weight	152.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylthio)-1,2-dimethylbenzene; 1,2-Dimethyl-3-(methylthio)benzene; 3-Methylthio-o-xylene; o-Xylene-3-methyl thioether; 2,3-Dimethylphenyl methyl sulfide; Methyl 2,3-dimethylphenyl sulfide; Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-3-(methylthio)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Dimethyl-3-Methylsulfanyl-Benzene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.