Description

2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Indane is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a unique indane core structure linked to a 4-methylphenylthio group. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where specific steric and electronic properties are required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and as a building block for novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its sulfur-containing moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a versatile scaffold for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed as a monomer or additive in the research of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing complex, high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Indane
CAS No.	93435-72-4
Molecular Formula	C16H16S
Molecular Weight	240.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(p-Tolylthio)indane; 2-(4-Methylphenylthio)indane; 1H-Indene, 2-[(4-methylphenyl)thio]octahydro-; 2-(4-Methylbenzenethio)indane; Indane, 2-[(4-methylphenyl)thio]-; 93435-72-4; 2-(4-Methylphenylsulfanyl)indane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Indane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with standard purity grades exceeding 97% (by HPLC). Identity and purity are confirmed through a battery of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, and custom synthesis to meet specific purity or impurity profile requirements is available.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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