Description

4-tert-Butyl-1(1-Thioxo-2,2-Dimethyl-Propyl)-Benzene is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a unique thioketone functional group attached to a tert-butyl benzene scaffold. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise chemical modification and functional group introduction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thioketone moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysts for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel monomers for high-performance polymers, resins, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organic synthesis pathways and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-1(1-Thioxo-2,2-Dimethyl-Propyl)-Benzene
CAS No.	72194-24-2
Molecular Formula	C15H22S
Molecular Weight	234.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1-butanethione; 4-tert-Butyl-α,α-dimethylbenzenepropanethioic acid; 1-(1-Thioxo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)-4-tert-butylbenzene; p-tert-Butyl-α,α-dimethylhydrocinnamothioic acid; Thioketone derivative of 4-tert-butylbenzene; (4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanethione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-tert-Butyl-1(1-Thioxo-2,2-Dimethyl-Propyl)-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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