Description

[4-(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanylphenyl]-phenylmethanone (CAS No. 83846-85-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₁₆OS. This benzophenone derivative features a phenylthioether linkage and a methyl-substituted phenyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its well-defined structure (MW: 304.40 g/mol) ensures consistent performance in research applications. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with >95% purity (HPLC), ideal for use in photochemistry, polymer synthesis, and as a building block for advanced materials. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 83846-85-9
• Complexity: 345
• IUPAC Name: phenyl-[4-(p-tolylsulfanyl)phenyl]methanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H16OS/c1-15-7-11-18(12-8-15)22-19-13-9-17(10-14-19)20(21)16-5-3-2-4-6-16/h2-14H,1H3
• InChI Key: DBHQYYNDKZDVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 304.09218630
• Molecular Formula: C20H16OS
• Molecular Weight: 304.4
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)SC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3
• Topological: 42.4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 304.09218630
• Synonyms: 83846-85-9, 4-(4-Methylphenylthio)benzophenone, 4-benzoyl-4′-methyldiphenyl sulfide, Methanone, [4-[(4-methylphenyl)thio]phenyl]phenyl-, EINECS 281-064-9, DTXSID10888614, Methanone, (4-((4-methylphenyl)thio)phenyl)phenyl-, DTXCID901027890, Methanone, 4-(4-methylphenyl)thiophenylphenyl-, 281-064-9, 4-(p-Tolylthio)benzophenone, Phenyl(4-(p-tolylthio)phenyl)methanone, 4-Benzoyl 4′-Methyldiphenyl Sulfide, [4-(4-methylphenyl)sulfanylphenyl]-phenylmethanone, {4-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}(phenyl)methanone, {4-[(4-Methylphenyl)thio]phenyl}(phenyl)methanone, C20H16OS, 4-Methyl-4′-benzoyldiphenyl sulfide, 4-(p-Tolylthio)-benzophenone, Quantacure BMS, Kayacure BMS, MFCD00055651, SCHEMBL51730, 26960-79-2, Phenyl (p-tolylthio)phenyl ketone, 4-Benzoyl 4’methyldiphenyl sulfide, STK332367, 4-benzoyl-4′-methyl diphenyl sulfide, 4-Benzoyl 4′-Methyldiphenyl Sulfide, AKOS005440312, CCG-245131, CS-W013966, FB18243, AC-16499, AS-61693, DB-056751, B1267, NS00061408, H11336, BRD-K50367503-001-01-7, (4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl)(phenyl)methanone #, [4-[(4-Methylphenyl)thio]phenyl]phenylmethanone;4-(4-Methylphenylthio)benzophenone;4-(4-Tolylthio)benzophenone

Application

This benzophenone derivative serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of photoactive materials due to its ability to absorb UV light. Researchers utilize it in polymer chemistry to modify material properties such as refractive index and thermal stability. It is also employed in organic electronics for the development of charge-transporting materials. Additionally, its sulfur-containing structure makes it a candidate for metal coordination studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302+H312 (45.9%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
• H302 (77%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (75.4%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (78.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (80.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (77%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H413 (19.7%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (77%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (75.4%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (78.7%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (80.3%)
• STOT SE 3 (77%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (19.7%)

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