Description

1,2-Bis(Methylthio)Ethene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique ethene core symmetrically substituted with methylthio groups. This structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecules, heterocycles, and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing thioether or heterocyclic moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the sulfur functionality is critical for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of sulfur-containing ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and cyclization processes to construct complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Methylthio)Ethene
CAS No.	19698-38-5
Molecular Formula	C4H8S2
Molecular Weight	120.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(methylthio)ethylene; (E)-1,2-Bis(methylthio)ethene; 1,2-Bis(methylmercapto)ethylene; 1,2-Di(methylthio)ethylene; 1,2-Dimercaptoethylene dimethyl ether; Ethene, 1,2-bis(methylthio)-; NSC 66445
EINECS	243-222-2

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Methylthio)Ethene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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