Description

(tert-Butylthiomethyl)Benzene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a tert-butylthio group attached to a methylene-linked benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors. Its controlled reactivity profile is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the tert-butylthio moiety can influence biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor for ligands in transition metal catalysis or as a reagent in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, or liquid crystals where sulfur atoms modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for the protection of functional groups or as a reagent in organic transformations like nucleophilic substitutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(tert-Butylthiomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	7417-73-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16S
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(tert-Butylthiomethyl)benzene; Benzene, [(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]methyl]-; (tert-Butylsulfanylmethyl)benzene; α-(tert-Butylthio)toluene; tert-Butyl phenylmethyl sulfide; Phenylmethyl tert-butyl sulfide; tert-Butylthiomethylbenzene; [(tert-Butylthio)methyl]benzene
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Quality Control

Our (tert-Butylthiomethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.