Description

Potassium Thioacetate is a versatile organosulfur reagent and a potent source of the thioacetate anion. This compound is crucial for introducing the thioacetate functional group, a key intermediate in synthesizing thiols, sulfides, and other sulfur-containing molecules. It is essential for research and production in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical manufacturing, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent for the preparation of thiol-containing drug intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of sulfur-based pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a modifier or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions to install protected thiol groups and for the synthesis of thioesters.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful for modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules via thiol-reactive chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a building block for certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Thioacetate
CAS No.	10387-40-3
Molecular Formula	C2H3KOS
Molecular Weight	114.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium thioacetate; Thioacetic acid potassium salt; Ethanethioic acid, potassium salt; Acetyl mercaptan potassium salt; Potassium ethanethioate; Potassium sulfanylacetate; KSAc
EINECS	233-842-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Thioacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere or in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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