Description

Dihydro-2-Methyl-3(2H)-Thiophenone is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound, specifically a saturated thiophenone derivative, that serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient. Its value lies in its unique organoleptic properties and its utility as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemistry. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as for research and development laboratories focusing on heterocyclic chemistry and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Imparts meaty, savory, roasted, or sulfurous notes in savory flavor formulations and fragrance compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing thiophene or thiolane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophenone moiety is required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of various sulfur heterocycles, ligands, and functional materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dihydro-2-Methyl-3(2H)-Thiophenone
CAS No.	13679-85-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8OS
Molecular Weight	116.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-thiolanone; 3-Thiolanone, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one; 2-Methyl-3-oxotetrahydrothiophene; 2-Methyl-dihydro-3(2H)-thiophenone; 3-Oxo-2-methyltetrahydrothiophene; FEMA 3512; Flavis No. 15.023
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Quality Control

Our Dihydro-2-Methyl-3(2H)-Thiophenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.510
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.120

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