Description

4-tert-Butyl-4'-(Thiomethyl)Benzophenone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzophenone core substituted with a tert-butyl group and a thiomethyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly in the development of photoinitiators and light-sensitive polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries for creating products with tailored photochemical properties.

Application

• Photoinitiator Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of high-performance photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce light-absorbing or cross-linking functionalities into polymer chains for specialty plastics and resins.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a synthetic intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific photochemical activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced agrochemicals, such as herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: A potential precursor in the manufacture of components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-4'-(Thiomethyl)Benzophenone
CAS No.	73242-05-4
Molecular Formula	C18H20OS
Molecular Weight	284.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4'-(methylthio)benzophenone; 4-tert-Butyl-4'-(methylthio)benzophenone; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 4'-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-α-(methylthio)-; 4-tert-Butyl-α-(methylthio)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-tert-Butyl-4'-(methylmercapto)benzophenone; 4'-tert-Butyl-4-(methylthio)benzophenone; (4-tert-Butylphenyl)[4-(methylthio)phenyl]methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-4'-(Thiomethyl)Benzophenone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.