Description

[4-(Butylthio)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a benzophenone core structure. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis, where its unique thioether linkage and aromatic ketone group impart specific reactivity and properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Precursor: Serves as a core structure for developing advanced photoinitiators in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives, or as a precursor for light-stabilizing additives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Investigated as a potential component or intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal displays due to its planar, conjugated structure.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific chemical functionalities into polymer backbones, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules via reactions involving the ketone or thioether functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-(Butylthio)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	73242-21-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈OS
Molecular Weight	270.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Butylthio)benzophenone; (4-Butylsulfanylphenyl)-phenyl-methanone; Benzophenone, 4-(butylthio)-; Phenyl[4-(butylthio)phenyl]methanone; 4-Butylthiobenzophenone; 1-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-1-butanethione; 4-n-Butylthiobenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [4-(Butylthio)Phenyl](Phenyl)Methanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.