Description

2',6'-Dimethyl-3-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Propiophenone is a specialized organic compound featuring a propiophenone core substituted with dimethyl and thiomethylphenyl groups, making it a valuable synthon in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular architecture is of significant interest for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides where the thiomethyl and aromatic groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic chemistry research for cross-coupling reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and as a scaffold for library synthesis in medicinal chemistry.
• Photoinitiator / UV Absorber Development: The propiophenone structure makes it a candidate for research into novel photoinitiators for coatings or polymers, or as a UV-absorbing moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2',6'-Dimethyl-3-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Propiophenone
CAS No.	898781-30-1
Molecular Formula	C18H20OS
Molecular Weight	284.42 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-(Methylthio)phenyl)-2,6-dimethylpropiophenone; 1-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-3-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]propan-1-one; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-(4-methylthiophenyl)propiophenone; 3-(p-Methylthiophenyl)-2,6-dimethylpropiophenone; Propiophenone, 2',6'-dimethyl-3-(4-(methylthio)phenyl)-; 898781-30-1 (CAS Name based)
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Quality Control

Our production of 2',6'-Dimethyl-3-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Propiophenone adheres to stringent in-house quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your R&D and scale-up activities under quality-by-design principles.

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 strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5% w/w

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