Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4'-Thiomethylpropiophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a unique thiomethyl and propiophenone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel chemical entities. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to introduce the methoxyphenyl-thiomethyl moiety.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for constructing complex ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and discovery chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4'-Thiomethylpropiophenone
CAS No.	898775-70-7
Molecular Formula	C17H18O2S
Molecular Weight	286.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[4-(Methylthio)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one; 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]propan-1-one; 4'-Thiomethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone; 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-4'-(methylthio)propiophenone; Propiophenone, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4'-(methylthio)-; 898775-70-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4'-Thiomethylpropiophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.