Description

4-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone is a high-value, multi-functional organic intermediate characterized by its benzophenone core substituted with iodine and a thiomethyl group. This unique structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological disorders and cancer.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating custom ligands in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Building block for photoactive polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or tag in bioconjugation and protein labeling studies due to the reactive iodine moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory synthetic chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-55-2
Molecular Formula	C14H11IOS
Molecular Weight	354.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-(Methylthio)-4-iodobenzophenone; (4-Iodophenyl)[2-(methylthio)phenyl]methanone; 4-Iodo-2'-(methylmercapto)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-iodo-2'-(methylthio)-; 890098-55-2; 4-Iodo-2'-methylthiobenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-2'-Thiomethylbenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.