Description

2-(Methylthio)Ethylamine is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a thioether and a primary amine functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where it introduces the (methylthio)ethyl moiety. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sulfur-containing side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a key building block.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine and sulfide functionalities into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals from corrosion.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylthio)Ethylamine
CAS No.	18542-42-2
Molecular Formula	C₃H₉NS
Molecular Weight	91.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)ethanamine; (2-Methylthioethyl)amine; 2-Methylthioethylamine; 2-Aminoethyl methyl sulfide; β-(Methylthio)ethylamine; 2-Methylmercaptoethylamine; NSC 93766; Aminoethyl methyl sulfide
EINECS	242-418-9

Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylthio)Ethylamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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