2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid

CAS: 3724-10-5

Ref. 3D-FM131224

Product Information

• Name: 2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: benzoic acid, 2-(methylthio)-, 2-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoate, 2-(Methylsulfanyl)Benzoic Acid, 2-Carboxyphenyl methyl sulfide, 2-Methylmercaptobenzoic acid, 2-Methylthiobenzoic acid, Acide methyl-S-2-benzoique, Acide methyl-S-2-benzoique [French], Benzoic acid, 2-(methylthio)-, Benzoic acid, 2-(methylthio)- (9CI), Benzoic acid, o-(methylthio)-, Benzoic acid, o-methylmercapto-, Brn 0972385, NSC 266228, Nsc 104019, Nsc 145347, Nsc 151478, Nsc 218090, Nsc 221934, o-(Methylthio)benzoic acid

Description

2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid (MTBA) is a chemical compound that is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. It reacts with chloride ions to form an organometallic complex, which can be used to catalyze the demethylation of aromatic compounds. This reaction is carried out in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), which provides the necessary acidity to activate the methylene group. MTBA forms stable complexes with methanol and has been shown to be effective in reactions involving benzene and other aromatic molecules. MTBA has also been shown to have reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography properties, which make it useful for purification of benzoate derivatives.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%