Description

3-Chloropropyl Thioacetate is a versatile organosulfur compound with a reactive chloropropyl group and a protected thiol functionality. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of sulfur-containing moieties into more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether or sulfoxide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thioacetate group is a precursor to thiols.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing sulfur-based ligands used in metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or cross-linking agents into polymer chains for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in organic synthesis for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the preparation of more complex sulfur heterocycles.
• Surface Functionalization: Can be used to modify material surfaces by creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with specific terminal groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropropyl Thioacetate
CAS No.	13012-54-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClOS
Molecular Weight	152.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioacetic Acid S-(3-Chloropropyl) Ester; 3-Chloro-1-propanethiol Acetate; S-(3-Chloropropyl) Thioacetate; 3-Chloropropylthiol Acetate; 1-Chloro-3-(acetylthio)propane; Acetyl (3-chloropropyl) Sulfide; 3-Chloropropan-1-yl Thioacetate
EINECS	235-868-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloropropyl Thioacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. The product is sensitive to moisture and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for critical applications.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.18 - 1.20 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.488 - 1.492

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