Description

3-Iodo-4'-Methylthiobenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a benzophenone core substituted with iodine and a methylthio group. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the iodine atom for further functionalization.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and photoconductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its photoreactive potential.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific benzophenone derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4'-Methylthiobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-59-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11IOS
Molecular Weight	354.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Iodophenyl)(4-(methylthio)phenyl)methanone; 4'-(Methylthio)-3-iodobenzophenone; Methanone, (3-iodophenyl)[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-; 3-Iodo-4'-(methylsulfanyl)benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-iodo-4'-(methylthio)-; 890098-59-6; AI3-52375
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Iodo-4'-Methylthiobenzophenone is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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