Description

4,4'-Dimethoxythiobenzophenone is a specialized organic sulfur compound belonging to the thiobenzophenone class. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for its unique photochemical and electronic properties. It is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Photoinitiator & Photochemical Research: Used in studies and applications involving photo-induced reactions and as a potential component in photoinitiator systems for polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and other functional electronic components.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: A starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and chromophores with specific light-absorption properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in both academic and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4,4'-Dimethoxythiobenzophenone
CAS No.	958-80-5
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2S
Molecular Weight	258.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)methanethione; 4,4'-Dimethoxybenzophenone thione; Thiobenzophenone, 4,4'-dimethoxy-; p,p'-Dimethoxythiobenzophenone; 1,1'-(Thiocarbonyl)bis(4-methoxybenzene); NSC 403796; 4-Methoxyphenyl 4-methoxyphenyl methanethione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dimethoxythiobenzophenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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