Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl Sulphide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a brominated aromatic ring system. This chemical serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether and aryl bromide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific halogenated aromatic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the creation of monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors used in biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke chemical synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl Sulphide
CAS No.	89981-03-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrS
Molecular Weight	217.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(methylthio)-2-methylbenzene; 4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl methyl sulfide; (4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)(methyl)sulfane; Methyl(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl) sulfide; 4-Bromo-o-tolyl methyl sulfide; p-Bromo-o-tolyl methyl sulfide; 2-Methyl-4-bromophenyl methyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl Sulphide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.