Description

1,3-Dithiane, 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)- is a specialized organosulfur building block, a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile masked acyl anion equivalent, enabling the controlled introduction of functionalized aromatic ketone units into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those containing aryl ketone or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 4-chlorophenyl moiety is a key pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral dithiane-based ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials requiring precise sulfur-containing aromatic structures.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on umpolung reactivity and protecting group strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dithiane, 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-
CAS No.	10359-09-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClS2
Molecular Weight	230.78 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1,3-dithiane; 2-(p-Chlorophenyl)-1,3-dithiane; 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde dithioacetal; 1,3-Dithiane, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-; (4-Chlorophenyl)-1,3-dithiane; p-Chlorophenyl-1,3-dithiane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,3-Dithiane, 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing full transparency on specifications including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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