Description

(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative characterized by a methylthio substituent. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing thioether or sulfoxide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the methylthio group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance compositions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material in the research and development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A versatile reagent for methodological studies, heterocycle formation, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	71750-42-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8OS
Molecular Weight	152.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)benzaldehyde; p-(Methylthio)benzaldehyde; 4-Methylthiobenzaldehyde; p-Methylthiobenzaldehyde; 4-(Methylsulfanyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(methylthio)-; PTAL (abbreviation); 4-Methylmercaptobenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our (Methylthio)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.