2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid (CAS 3724-10-5)
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2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid is a chemical compound of interest in organic synthesis and materials chemistry, where its methylthio group attached to a benzoic acid core offers unique reactivity. In synthetic chemistry, this compound is particularly valuable for the introduction of sulfur-containing functional groups, which are prevalent in a variety of biologically active molecules and materials with electronic properties. It acts as a starting material in the preparation of sulfur heterocycles, which are explored for their potential use in advanced material applications like molecular electronics and photonics. The benzoic acid moiety of 2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid provides an anchor for further functionalization through various coupling reactions, enabling the creation of complex aromatic systems. Additionally, research into the modification of this compound has implications for the design of new catalysts and ligands in transition metal chemistry.
2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid (CAS 3724-10-5) References
- Synthesis, crystal structure and luminescent properties of lanthanide extended structure with asymmetrical dinuclear units based on 2-(methylthio)benzoic acid | Cristiane K. Oliveira a, Viviane P. de Souza a, Leonis L. da Luz a, Juliano R. de Menezes Vicenti b, Robert A. Burrow c, Severino Alves Jr. a, Ricardo L. Longo a, Ivani Malvestiti a. 2016. Journal of Luminescence. 170: 528-537.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid, 5 g | sc-254097 | 5 g | $156.00 |