Description

Ethyl 3-Amino-3-Thioxopropanoate is a versatile sulfur- and nitrogen-containing organic building block, essential for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino and a thioxo group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating pharmacologically active molecules and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of thiazole, pyrimidine, and other nitrogen-sulfur heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for creating complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal complexes due to its potential chelating properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the preparation of novel organic polymers or small molecules with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Amino-3-Thioxopropanoate
CAS No.	13621-50-6
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	147.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Amino-3-Thioxopropionate; Ethyl 3-Aminoprop-2-enedithioate; 3-Amino-3-thioxopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Aminodithiocrotonate; Ethyl β-Aminothioacrylate; Ethyl 3-Amino-2-thioxo-3-propanoate; Amino(thioxo)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(thioxomethyl)acetate (tautomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Amino-3-Thioxopropanoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.