2-Isopropylthioxanthone

About 2-Isopropylthioxanthone

2-Isopropylthioxanthone is a process intermediate or related compound of Tretinoin carrying the CAS registry number 5495-84-1. The compound has the formula C16H14OS, corresponding to a molecular weight of 254.3 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-propan-2-ylthioxanthen-9-one. Alternative names: 2-Isopropyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one and 2-(propan-2-yl)-9H-thioxanthen-9-one.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Tretinoin, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Isopropylthioxanthone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Tretinoin

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Tretinoin.

Tretinoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Isopropylthioxanthone
Catalogue No.	VQ-049597
CAS Number	5495-84-1
IUPAC name	2-propan-2-ylthioxanthen-9-one
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₄OS
Molecular weight	254.3 g/mol
Exact mass	254.0765
InChIKey	KTALPKYXQZGAEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)SC3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
PubChem CID	79633

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	5.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	42.4 Å²
Synonyms	2-Isopropyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(propan-2-yl)-9H-thioxanthen-9-one, 9H-Thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(1-methylethyl)-, Isopropyl thioxanthone, PL-ITX, 2-Isopropyltioxanthone, 2-Isopropylthioxanthen-9-one, Quantacure itx, Speedcure ITX, 2-Isopropylthioxanthone (2-ITX), 2-Isopropylthioxantone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone is 5495-84-1. It is also known as 2-Isopropyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(propan-2-yl)-9H-thioxanthen-9-one, 9H-Thioxanthen-9-one, 2-(1-methylethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone?

2-Isopropylthioxanthone has the molecular formula C16H14OS and a molecular weight of 254.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-propan-2-ylthioxanthen-9-one.

What is 2-Isopropylthioxanthone used for?

2-Isopropylthioxanthone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tretinoin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone can I order?

We supply 2-Isopropylthioxanthone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Isopropylthioxanthone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Isopropylthioxanthone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Isopropylthioxanthone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Isopropylthioxanthone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.