Description

2-Mercapto Imidazoline is a versatile sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis and industrial applications. Its unique structure, featuring both a mercapto group and an imidazoline ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new products or optimize existing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiol or imidazoline moieties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in high-performance corrosion inhibitor packages for industrial water treatment, oilfield applications, and metalworking fluids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Additive & Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a stabilizer, vulcanization accelerator, or crosslinking agent in rubber and specialty polymer production.
• Chelating Agent: Utilized in formulations for metal ion sequestration in industrial cleaning and plating processes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercapto Imidazoline
CAS No.	12261-94-8
Molecular Formula	C3H6N2S
Molecular Weight	102.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Imidazolidinethione; 2-Thioimidazolidine; Ethylene Thiourea; 2-Mercapto-2-imidazoline; 2-Imidazoline-2-thiol; N,N'-Ethylenethiourea; ETU; 1,3-Ethylene-2-thiourea; 2-Thioxoimidazolidine; Imidazolidine-2-thione
EINECS	235-536-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Mercapto Imidazoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	198 - 202 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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