Description

Acetic Acid, (2-Ethyl-4-Mercaptophenoxy)- (9Ci) is a specialized organosulfur compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a thiol (mercapto) group and a phenoxy-acetic acid moiety, makes it a versatile precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and companies involved in creating novel active ingredients and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways where the thiol and carboxylic acid functionalities are crucial.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a phenoxyacetic acid backbone.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis, metal complexation, and analytical chemistry applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional thiol and acid groups into polymer chains, altering properties like adhesion, cross-linking potential, and biocompatibility.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of functionalized surfaces, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for creating probes and inhibitors used to study biological processes involving thiol-reactive or carboxylic acid-binding sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid, (2-Ethyl-4-Mercaptophenoxy)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	685138-87-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3S
Molecular Weight	212.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Ethyl-4-sulfanylphenoxy)acetic acid; (2-Ethyl-4-mercaptophenoxy)acetic Acid; 4-Mercapto-2-ethylphenoxyacetic Acid; AcOH-(2-Et-4-SH-PhO); 2-Ethyl-4-mercaptophenoxyacetic acid; 2-(2-Ethyl-4-mercaptophenoxy)ethanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid, (2-Ethyl-4-Mercaptophenoxy)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive analytical data with each shipment, including purity assay and impurity profiling by advanced chromatographic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests are available upon request and are integral to our commitment to supply chain transparency and reliability.

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). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent oxidation of the thiol group. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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