Description

Chloromethyl Phenyl Sulfide is a versatile sulfur-containing organic building block characterized by its reactive chloromethyl and phenyl sulfide functional groups. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thioether or sulfoxide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the sulfide linkage is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functionalized materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and further functionalization reactions to construct complex sulfur heterocycles and other advanced intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl Phenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	7205-91-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClS
Molecular Weight	158.65 g/mol
Synonyms	(Chloromethyl)(phenyl)sulfane; Phenyl(chloromethyl) sulfide; Benzyl chlorosulfide; α-Chlorophenyl methyl sulfide; (Phenylthio)methyl chloride; Chloromethyl phenyl thioether; Thiobenzyl chloride; Benzylthio chloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl Phenyl Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to confirm identity and meet stringent impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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) to prevent oxidation and moisture ingress. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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