4-[(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzoic acid

CAS: 67003-48-9

Ref. 3D-SCA00348

Product Information

• Name: 4-[(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-[(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzoic acid is a chiral compound with a sulfur atom. It can be prepared by the reaction between methylsulfonyl chloride and benzoyl chloride in chloroform or by the reaction of methoxysulfur trifluoride with benzoic acid. 4-[(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzoic acid can also be synthesized by the reaction of sulfone and carboxylic acid derivatives, such as benzyl or cyano. 4-[(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzoic acid is used as a fungicide, insecticide, and herbicide. The substituents on this molecule are able to form bonds with other molecules to create an array of different structures. The most common substitution is for methoxy, which has a hydroxy group attached to it. This substitution is found in many different types of molecules including some drugs, hormones, vitamins,

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%