Description

Chloromethyl 4-Chlorophenyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound that serves as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and a chlorophenyl sulfide moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the sulfide linkage for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the construction of drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-containing enzyme systems.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions in organosulfur chemistry and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl 4-Chlorophenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	7205-90-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl2S
Molecular Weight	193.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chlorophenyl chloromethyl sulfide; 1-Chloro-4-[(chloromethyl)sulfanyl]benzene; (4-Chlorophenyl)(chloromethyl) sulfide; p-Chlorophenyl chloromethyl sulfide; Chloromethyl p-chlorophenyl sulfide; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-[(chloromethyl)thio]-; 4-Chlorobenzyl chloromethyl sulfide (common misnomer); 4-Chlorothioanisole, chloromethyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl 4-Chlorophenyl Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored in amber glass or opaque containers to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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