Description

Ethyl Dichlorothiophosphate is a key organophosphorus intermediate with significant utility in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for the production of more complex agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or process intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of organophosphate insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a reagent or intermediate in the development of certain pharmaceutical compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel phosphorus-containing molecules.
• Flame Retardant Production: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specific flame-retardant additives for polymers and materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various organic transformations, including phosphorylation and thiophosphorylation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Dichlorothiophosphate
CAS No.	1498-64-2
Molecular Formula	C2H5Cl2O2PS
Molecular Weight	210.00 g/mol
Synonyms	O,O-Diethyl Phosphorochloridothioate; Diethyl Thiophosphoryl Chloride; Ethyl Phosphorodichloridothioate; Phosphorodichloridothioic Acid O-Ethyl Ester; DECPT; DTECP; Ethyl Dichlorothiophosphate; Diethylchlorothiophosphate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Dichlorothiophosphate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, oxidizing agents, and moisture. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, appropriate secondary containment and vapor control measures are recommended. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.