Description

Tris(Isopropylthio)Methane is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS number 16754-59-9, serving as a versatile sulfur-based building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring three isopropylthio groups bonded to a central carbon, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing sulfur functionalities and constructing complex molecular frameworks. This chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfur-containing heterocycles or thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of sulfur-donor ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce sulfur groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the construction of complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials and self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Isopropylthio)Methane
CAS No.	16754-59-9
Molecular Formula	C10H22S3
Molecular Weight	238.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Methane, tris(isopropylthio)-; Tris(isopropylmercapto)methane; Tris(1-methylethylthio)methane; Tris(2-propanethiolato)methane; (Isopropylsulfanyl)methane; Tris(isopropylsulfanyl)methane; 1,1',1''-Methanetriyltris(propan-2-thiol); Tris(2-thiapropyl)methane
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Isopropylthio)Methane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 bases and incompatible materials. Ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.