Description

1,4-Dimethyl-3,6-Epidithio-2,5-Dioxopiperazine is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a unique epidithiodioxopiperazine (ETP) core structure, which is of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate or building block for developing novel molecules with potential biological activity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical companies engaged in advanced organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the development of new agrochemicals or materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery programs, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a scaffold or building block for constructing libraries of compounds to study structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as an intermediate in the research and synthesis of novel crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in advanced synthetic methodologies to construct complex sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Biochemical Research: May be utilized in studies investigating the properties and reactivities of epidithiodiketopiperazine natural products and their analogs.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of specialized polymers or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dimethyl-3,6-Epidithio-2,5-Dioxopiperazine
CAS No.	19552-96-6
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2S2
Molecular Weight	230.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethyl-3,6-epidithio-2,5-piperazinedione; 3,6-Epidithio-1,4-dimethyl-2,5-piperazinedione; 1,4-Dimethyl-3,6-epidithio-2,5-diketopiperazine; DMDTO; Epidithiodiketopiperazine derivative; Gliotoxin analog; ETP core derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dimethyl-3,6-Epidithio-2,5-Dioxopiperazine is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) for structural confirmation. We are committed to supply reliability and provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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