Description

2-(1,2,2-Trimethylpropoxy)Ethanethiol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique branched alkoxy thiol structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis, where its thiol group offers reactivity for coupling and its bulky alkoxy moiety can impart steric and solubility properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a thiol functional group is required for conjugation or as a building block in complex molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification & Cross-linking Agent: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linker in radical polymerizations, and can be used to introduce thiol functionality into polymers for subsequent reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Surface Functionalization: Applied in material science to modify surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, polymers) via thiol-gold or thiol-ene "click" chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfur-containing aroma compounds, given its specific thiol-ether structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1,2,2-Trimethylpropoxy)Ethanethiol
CAS No.	10160-73-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18OS
Molecular Weight	162.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,2,2-Trimethylpropoxy)ethanethiol; 2-(2,2,3-Trimethylbutoxy)ethanethiol; Ethanethiol, 2-(1,2,2-trimethylpropoxy)-; 2-(Neopentyloxy)ethanethiol (common name); 1,2,2-Trimethylpropyl 2-mercaptoethyl ether; 2-Mercaptoethyl 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ether; 2-(2,2,3-Trimethylbutoxy)ethyl mercaptan
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(1,2,2-Trimethylpropoxy)Ethanethiol adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify purity and potential impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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