Description

3-(Decyloxy)Tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide is a high-purity specialty organosulfur compound, also known as a sulfolane derivative. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its unique polar aprotic solvent properties and chemical reactivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material synthesis sectors for applications requiring a high-boiling, stable reaction medium or a specific sulfonyl-containing building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfonyl or sulfone functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the sulfolane moiety can enhance biological activity or environmental profile.
• Specialty Solvent & Reaction Medium: Acts as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent for demanding organic reactions, including polymerizations and metal-catalyzed cross-couplings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for designing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Electronic Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, electrolytes, or other functional materials for the electronics industry.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(Decyloxy)Tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide
CAS No.	18760-44-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈O₃S
Molecular Weight	276.44 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Decyloxytetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide; Decyloxy Sulfolane; Tetrahydro-3-(decyloxy)thiophene 1,1-Dioxide; 3-(Decyloxy)thiolane 1,1-Dioxide; Sulfolane decyl ether; 18760-44-6; 3-O-decylsulfolane
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our specialty chemicals. Production of 3-(Decyloxy)Tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-Dioxide adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

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