Description

2-Methoxy-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid, 96 is a high-purity organic acid derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both methoxy and methylthio substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used in the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bio-active scaffold.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for advanced electronic materials due to its potential for creating conjugated systems with specific mesogenic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where sulfur and oxygen functionalities are required.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid, 96
CAS No.	72856-73-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3S
Molecular Weight	198.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)-2-methoxybenzoic Acid; 2-Methoxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-4-(methylthio)-; 4-Methylmercapto-2-methoxybenzoic Acid; 2-Methoxy-4-methylthiobenzoic Acid; 4-(Methylthio)-o-anisic Acid; 2-Methoxy-4-(methylmercapto)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-4-(Methylthio)Benzoic Acid, 96 is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared specifications and is consistent for your synthetic processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
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.