Description

2-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone is a specialized benzophenone derivative featuring both iodo and thiomethyl functional groups, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials, where its unique structure enables key chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and sulfur sites.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-51-8
Molecular Formula	C14H11IOS
Molecular Weight	354.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Iodophenyl)[2-(methylthio)phenyl]methanone; Methanone, (2-iodophenyl)[2-(methylthio)phenyl]-; 2'-Methylthio-2-iodobenzophenone; 2-Iodo-2'-(methylthio)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 2-iodo-2'-(methylthio)-; (2-Iodobenzoyl)(2-(methylthio)phenyl); 890098-51-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, DMF, THF)

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