Description

1,4-Oxathiane is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring both oxygen and sulfur atoms within its six-membered ring structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecules with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a saturated sulfur-oxygen heterocycle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its ring system can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor or a direct ligand in coordination chemistry for creating catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other specialized reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for polymers and as a component in the synthesis of advanced organic materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds due to its stable thioether moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cyclization reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and as a scaffold for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Oxathiane
CAS No.	15980-15-1
Molecular Formula	C4H8OS
Molecular Weight	104.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Oxathiane; p-Oxathiane; 1,4-Oxathiin, tetrahydro-; Tetrahydro-1,4-oxathiin; 1,4-Oxathiepane (obsolete); 1-Oxa-4-thiacyclohexane; p-Oxathiepane; Thioxane, 1,4-
EINECS	240-122-8

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard 1,4-Oxathiane is typically supplied at purities ≥97% (GC), with specifications tailored to your application needs. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We can support development projects requiring specific analytical methods or compliance documentation.

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 oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) is recommended to preserve product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.