Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate

Name: Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032485

About Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate

Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate (CAS 118286-24-1) is an impurity of Modafinil offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C16H16O2S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 272.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl 2-benzhydrylsulfanylacetate. Common synonyms include Methyl [(diphenylmethyl)thio]acetate and methyl diphenylmethylmercaptoacetate.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Modafinil, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-032485
CAS Number	118286-24-1
IUPAC name	methyl 2-benzhydrylsulfanylacetate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₆O₂S
Molecular weight	272.4 g/mol
Exact mass	272.0871
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PIARGDTVFCLOEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CSC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	11231102

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	51.6 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl [(diphenylmethyl)thio]acetate, methyl diphenylmethylmercaptoacetate, Methyl 2-((diphenylmethyl)thio)acetate, Acetic acid, ((diphenylmethyl)thio)-, methyl ester, Acetic acid, 2-((diphenylmethyl)thio)-, methyl ester, methyl 2-(benzhydrylsulfanyl)acetate, methyl [[(diphenyl)methyl]thio]acetate

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 Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate is 118286-24-1. It is also known as Methyl [(diphenylmethyl)thio]acetate, methyl diphenylmethylmercaptoacetate, Methyl 2-((diphenylmethyl)thio)acetate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate?

Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate has the molecular formula C16H16O2S and a molecular weight of 272.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-benzhydrylsulfanylacetate.

What is Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate used for?

Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Modafinil. 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 Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate can I order?

We supply Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate in Reference Standard grade, 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 Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate 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 Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Methyl 2-(Benzhydrylthio)acetate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.