Description

1-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene is a versatile organosulfur compound characterized by a sulfinyl functional group adjacent to a chlorine substituent on the benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise chemical modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfoxide or sulfone moieties with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chlorophenylsulfinyl group acts as a critical pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral sulfoxide ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals, where its polar sulfinyl group can influence material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an electrophile or a directing group in various cross-coupling and functionalization reactions to introduce complexity into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene
CAS No.	7321-57-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClOS
Molecular Weight	174.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; o-Chlorophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; Methyl 2-Chlorophenyl Sulfoxide; 1-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene; (2-Chlorophenyl)(methyl)sulfoxide; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(methylsulfinyl)-; NSC 163081
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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