Description

Cyclopropyl 2-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate featuring a unique cyclopropyl ketone moiety linked to a thiomethylphenyl group. This compound matters for its critical role as a sophisticated building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex molecular architectures. Pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers need this precise intermediate to develop next-generation drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, and other specialized treatments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor for the development of novel small-molecule drugs and investigational new chemical entities (NCEs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the discovery and synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular frameworks in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Cyclopropyl 2-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.	898781-87-8
Molecular Formula	C13H14OS
Molecular Weight	218.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopropyl-2-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]ethanone; 2-(4-(Methylthio)phenyl)-1-cyclopropylethanone; 4-(Methylthio)phenethyl cyclopropyl ketone; Cyclopropyl 2-(4-(Methylthio)phenyl)ethyl ketone; [4-(Methylsulfanyl)phenyl]-2-cyclopropyl-ethanone; CPTPK (abbrev.); CAS 898781-87-8
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopropyl 2-(4-Thiomethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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