Description

3-Methoxy-4-Thiomethylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both methoxy and thiomethyl functional groups, making it a versatile and valuable synthetic building block. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise chemical intermediates for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials where its unique substitution pattern enables specific molecular modifications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptors or requiring sulfur-containing motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic semiconductors and liquid crystal molecules due to its aromatic core and polarizable sulfur group.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce specific functional groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-Thiomethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	95420-79-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3S
Molecular Weight	198.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)-3-methoxybenzoic Acid; 3-Methoxy-4-(methylthio)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-4-(methylthio)-; 4-Methylsulfanyl-3-methoxy-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-4-Thiomethylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for full traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.